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RY03 XTU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,454 mi
Last recorded149,454 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 149,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 191,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 189,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 185,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 182,147 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 182,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 171,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013
Fail 13 Feb 2012 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake pads to be replaced advised.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 143,868 miles

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

rear brake pads to be replaced advised.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,079 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,787 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY03 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

RY03 XTU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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