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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (EML) does not turn on and off.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (EML) does not turn on and off.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (EML) does not turn on and off.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front both front arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front both front arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front both front arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system poor condition
front discs poor condition
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all discs poor condition
plastic sill covers fitted
various small chips in windscreen
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un even on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyrers perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all discs poor condition
plastic sill covers fitted
various small chips in windcsreen
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
front registration plate cracked
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
front registration plate cracked
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
welding repairs been made to front section of exhaust
both headlamps deteriorated
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all coil springs corroded
both headlamps deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wiper blades deteriorated
nearside rear brake binding
offside rear coil spring corroded
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
both rear no plates starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RO03 XLR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2003.
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