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RX03 BKJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 BKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 157,330 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 145,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 145,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 131,290 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 124,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 123,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,096 miles

Exhaust generally corroding in places

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 120,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,116 miles

Both head lamps are deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 118,116 miles

Both head lamps are deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 77,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2008
Pass 12 May 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,737 miles

offside rear tyre down to wear indicators

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 BKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RX03 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

RX03 BKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 BKJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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