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RV53 UWP

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,938 mi
Last recorded106,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 106,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 101,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 95,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,223 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 82,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 May 2011 56,290 miles

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

advise condition nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake cables slightly stiff in operation

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake cables slightly stiff in operation

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,046 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,930 miles

rear sub frame corroded

tested when wet

under trays fitted

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 UWP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

RV53 UWP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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