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RV53 VWM

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,430 miles

(n/s/f) fog lamp is not working.

Engine management light is on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre wear is uneven

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,430 miles

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

(n/s/f) fog lamp is not working.

Engine management light is on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre wear is uneven

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,224 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,211 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 78,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake pads just within limit/ worn very thin.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,985 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 68,984 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

RV53 VWM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is RV53 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 VWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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