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RV53 ZVJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,125 mi
Last recorded92,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2025 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 65,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,575 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 61,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,528 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 47,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,666 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,397 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,730 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 29,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 23,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,632 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 14,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,019 miles

Front tyres low on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,813 miles

front tyres worn low

offside front bumper scratched

Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,259 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 ZVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

RV53 ZVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RV53 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 ZVJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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