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RV53 UWN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,626 mi
Last recorded34,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 34,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,809 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 32,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,365 miles

Nearside Rear indicator discoloured

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,183 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 22,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 12,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,628 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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RV53 UWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 UWN, 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 RV53 UWN registered?

RV53 UWN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RV53 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 UWN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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