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RV53 VJE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,290 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,619 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,616 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,893 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,386 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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 VJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 VJE registered?

RV53 VJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RV53 VJE safe to buy?

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