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RL03 UMY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp bolt corroded broken off and missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing liner broken

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides brake pads deteriorated (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 72,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides brake pads deteriorated (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,577 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,577 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight drag nearside & offside rear brakes

Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,275 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight drag nearside & offside rear brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,748 miles

Nearside front brake disc, inner face corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,748 miles

Nearside front brake disc, inner face corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,458 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 UMY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UMY, 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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RL03 UMY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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