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RY03 AEL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lower brackets (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly noisy (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,056 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,935 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,935 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,674 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 48,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,961 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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RY03 AEL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY03 AEL, 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 RY03 AEL registered?

RY03 AEL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 AEL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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