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RV03 UCB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,087 mi
Last recorded174,087 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 UCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 174,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2014 164,403 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 157,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 145,792 miles

nearside front windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 11 May 2011 134,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 134,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,604 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 66,867 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 UCB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

RV03 UCB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is RV03 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 UCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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