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RY03 XSW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,406 mi
Last recorded121,406 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 121,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 121,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 109,427 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 103,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,310 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Has damage to windscreen over 40mm within the swept area but not restricting the drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,944 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,754 miles

Rear wiper washer not working

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,376 miles

front tyres worn

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 XSW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 XSW registered?

RY03 XSW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RY03 XSW safe to buy?

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