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RL03 XER

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

161,508 mi
Last recorded161,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre small cut to sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 161,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre small cut to sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,638 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear indicators faded

rear tyres cracking

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 154,638 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear indicators faded

rear tyres cracking

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,252 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting exhaust, slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 2.0mm, n/s/f and o/s/r approaching limit, both rear tyres worn on inner edges,

tyre sizes; 225/45/zr1791w , 94w o/s/f, 91y o/s/r,

wipers smearing slightly, engine breather pipe split and leaking, both rear indicator bulbs fading, n/s no plate light sligtly insecure, evidence of coolant staining on engine block,

Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,252 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting exhaust, slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 2.0mm, n/s/f and o/s/r approaching limit, both rear tyres worn on inner edges,

o/s/r outer brake pad low,

tyre sizes; 225/45/zr1791w , 94w o/s/f, 91y o/s/r,

wipers smearing slightly, engine breather pipe split and leaking, both rear indicator bulbs fading, n/s no plate light sligtly insecure, evidence of coolant staining on engine block,

Fail 18 Jul 2013 138,741 miles

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

both front tyres approching legal limit and splitting around edges.

both rear indicators fading to white.

dents to both front wheel rims.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 1.8mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 94W XL.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,741 miles

both front tyres approching legal limit and splitting around edges.

both rear indicators fading to white.

dents to both front wheel rims.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 1.8mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 94W XL.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,500 miles

rear no plate marked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,933 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 50,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XER is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XER, 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 XER is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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