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RX03 UMJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 UMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 113,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2020 113,269 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 102,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt locking mechanism sensitive

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt locking mechanism sensitive

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,054 miles

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,354 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid pipe mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in inner joint

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in inner joint

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,155 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

N/S front inner track rod arm ball joint has slight play

N/S rear tyre blocking slightly on inner edge

O/S front inner track rod arm ball joint has excessive play

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

N/S front inner track rod arm ball joint has slight play

N/S rear tyre blocking slightly on inner edge

O/S front inner track rod arm ball joint has excessive play

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket insecure

centre rear under shield insecure

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot clip missing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,238 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight damage front outer sills o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,105 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 26,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,682 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 UMJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UMJ, 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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RX03 UMJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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