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RS738B1

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS738B1
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 104,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 104,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2010 102,657 miles

3 out of 10 L.E.D's in centre stop light not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel tank slightly damp

Fail 21 May 2010 102,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

3 out of 10 L.E.D's in centre stop light not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel tank slightly damp

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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RS738B1 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RS738B1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS738B1 registered?

RS738B1 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RS738B1 safe to buy?

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