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RV53 VGC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,536 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,879 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 70,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,581 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 VGC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

RV53 VGC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 VGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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