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RO03 TXC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,260 mi
Last recorded209,260 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 TXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 209,260 miles

all steering and suspension components heavily corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Pass 30 Aug 2023 207,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 205,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 203,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 202,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 201,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 196,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 6 Sep 2017 179,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 143,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 134,300 miles

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

prop shaft doughnut split

Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,300 miles

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

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

prop shaft doughnut split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,633 miles

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,512 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 121,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded badly and n/s/r top mounting pad breaking up

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot starting to leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 115,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded badly and n/s/r top mounting pad breaking up

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot starting to leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 101,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2008 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,651 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 TXC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXC, 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 RO03 TXC registered?

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

Is RO03 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 TXC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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