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RL03 SXR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 94,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,886 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,718 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,043 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 68,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,689 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,966 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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RL03 SXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 SXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 SXR registered?

RL03 SXR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 SXR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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