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RV03 UBU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,849 mi
Last recorded178,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 178,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 178,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 178,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 178,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 176,242 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 176,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 173,690 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 171,930 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2016 169,898 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 167,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 167,897 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2014 165,402 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 161,820 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 161,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 159,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 17 Jul 2012 159,322 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2011 158,037 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 155,471 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 18 Jul 2009 136,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 117,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 95,245 miles

oil on min †boot latch poor †rear middle brake lamp half out

Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,518 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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RV03 UBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV03 UBU, 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 RV03 UBU registered?

RV03 UBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RV03 UBU safe to buy?

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