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RN03 KME

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 KME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,990 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 R18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,949 miles

offside rear tyre has a slight cut in the inner sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,959 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,628 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 72,628 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 1,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,653 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,139 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,706 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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RN03 KME is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN03 KME, 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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RN03 KME is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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