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RV53 VJJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 47,050 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays are obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2025 47,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays are obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2024 46,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,990 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2024 45,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2023 45,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2022 45,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,927 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2020 42,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,256 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,229 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 40,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed prior to test ()

Rear offside and nearside anti roll bar links differ

engine management light is on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,179 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,554 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,515 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear exhaust bent and contacting rear suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,163 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,146 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 VJJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

RV53 VJJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is RV53 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 VJJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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