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RV03 UBZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,036 mi
Last recorded67,036 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 UBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 67,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 66,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 60,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,895 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,836 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,113 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade poor

small sone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,099 miles

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

advise slight water ingress into rear no plate not affecting visualy

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,184 miles

oil leak

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 UBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

RV03 UBZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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