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RV03 TZN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 TZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 133,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 133,532 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 131,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 120,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,160 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,408 miles

Both front tyres are cracked around the tread of the tyre

EML on

N/S/R Tyre is cracked around the tread of the tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades split

Fail 11 Dec 2010 70,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both wiper blades split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner drive shaft gatior loose

Fail 16 Dec 2009 64,460 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner drive shaft gatior loose

Fail 13 Dec 2008 58,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,049 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RV03 TZN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV03 TZN, 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 RV03 TZN registered?

RV03 TZN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RV03 TZN safe to buy?

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