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RN52 UXL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,363 mi
Last recorded207,363 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 UXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 207,363 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brakes slight bind and imbalance

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2020 207,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brakes slight bind and imbalance

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2019 198,266 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 198,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 188,846 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs badly pitted and starting to judder

Fail 6 Apr 2018 188,845 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs pitted

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Front Inner brake pad on 1.5mm limit

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Rear brake discs badly pitted and starting to judder

Pass 13 Apr 2017 178,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

both headlamps deteriorating

nearside front fog light missing

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 6 Apr 2017 178,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

both headlamps deteriorating

engine management light on

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front tyre at 2.5-3.0mm and wearing inner edge

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 24 Mar 2016 160,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 160,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 140,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,135 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,588 miles

o/s/f drive shaft has corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,299 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,819 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,284 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres at legal wear limit

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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RN52 UXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RN52 UXL, 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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RN52 UXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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