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RV53 VDR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VDR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. Tyre has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing/bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door trim insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats not in use. car used as van

Pass 3 May 2022 120,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated/images poor

oil leak-engine

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 120,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated/images poor

oil leak-engine

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil , eml, traction and glow plug warning lamps on

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Feb 2021 117,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil , eml, traction and glow plug warning lamps on

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter pin holed/damp with grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp image poor

Rear brake discs corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake servo/pedal dip operation poor

general heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension

windscreen washers poor effort

Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,726 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter pin holed/damp with grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp image poor

Rear brake discs corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake servo/pedal dip operation poor

general heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension

windscreen washers poor effort

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,994 miles

N/S/F TYRE 3MM. O/S/R TYRE ON INNER EDGE CLOSE LIMIT

o/s/r brake pad warning wire dangling by wheel (needs cutting off ??)

rear reg plate poor

Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,515 miles

**reciprocating noise from cam belt/ aux area, advise aux belt removal and see if noise stops, if not advise belt insp **

ADVISE NEW FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST CONSOLE BUSHES, BOTH WORN

FRONT DISCS VERY VERY POOR, ADVISE FRONT D&P SOON

WILL REQUIRE NEW O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT VERY SOON, SPLITTING BY INNER CLIP

o/s/r tyre inner heal worn, n/s just starting

rear discs poor but usable, pads as new

rear reg plate poor

x1 of x2 o/s washer jet not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,111 miles

1x litre engine oil

boot lid oipen warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,111 miles

1x litre engine oil

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

boot lid oipen warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,861 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 87,861 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,214 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,627 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,627 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,058 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

nearside reare tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,398 miles

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

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 VDR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

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