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SL53 RKO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,709 mi
Last recorded188,709 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 188,709 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 184,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 184,535 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 180,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 173,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 169,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 163,512 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 153,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 137,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 130,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,197 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 107,376 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SL53 RKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL53 RKO, 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 SL53 RKO registered?

SL53 RKO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is SL53 RKO safe to buy?

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