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RX03 BFK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,528 mi
Last recorded124,528 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 BFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 124,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,303 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,437 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 116,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 114,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 114,144 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.92 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.85 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgw 2.09 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 113,492 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,446 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,124 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 100,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,138 miles

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Jun 2015 77,114 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres are very close to legal limit

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 3 May 2014 74,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,745 miles

both front outer cv boots in poor condition

front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front outer cv boots in poor condition

front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,843 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,011 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,011 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,710 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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RX03 BFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 RX03 BFK, 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 RX03 BFK registered?

RX03 BFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 BFK 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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