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RO03 XLP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 XLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,845 miles

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 119,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps producing incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,884 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,687 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,155 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,961 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,565 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES...

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,139 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers/belly pan fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,282 miles

plastic inner wheel arch cov ers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,870 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,976 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,074 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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 XLP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

RO03 XLP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RO03 XLP safe to buy?

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