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RO03 TWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 TWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,940 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 155,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 155,002 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 147,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 144,551 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 142,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 140,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,636 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

N/S/R bumper damaged

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding

both rear disc's slightly scored

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,676 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread surface

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,592 miles

crack in windowscreen

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,243 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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RO03 TWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO03 TWX, 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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RO03 TWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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