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RY03 ZWF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ZWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,648 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 90,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,644 miles

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

body damage to N/S/F & door latch cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault with traction control light on (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

body damage to N/S/F & door latch cover missing

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,045 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,041 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,386 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,234 miles

EML light on dash

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)

traction control light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to offside rear of vehicle

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,399 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 61,397 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre damage (STRONG)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 52,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre damage (STRONG)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,735 miles

Offside door handle cover missing

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2010 41,735 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured, nail in tread

Offside door handle cover missing

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,413 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inside edges †rear tyres have light perish cracks in tread pattern †traction control warning light on

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 ZWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZWF, 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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RY03 ZWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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