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RN03 FVW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 132,400 miles

both wipers split

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,011 miles

Fog lamp tell tale poor condition

n/s headlamp top fixing broken

n/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fog lamp tell tale poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp top fixing broken

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 119,216 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,594 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 105,485 miles

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

offside mirror has crack not affecting view

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,119 miles

Offside mirror cracked

centre exhust mount broken

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside mirror cracked

centre exhust mount broken

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,826 miles

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

near side rear tyre unevenly worn

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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RN03 FVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN03 FVW, 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 RN03 FVW registered?

RN03 FVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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