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RX03 TLK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,776 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 83,776 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,507 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,446 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,065 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,914 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,082 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 73,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,312 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,831 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,337 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,061 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 45,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,102 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 TLK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

RX03 TLK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RX03 TLK safe to buy?

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