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SO03 RHK

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 80,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,953 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewalls cracked

N/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked

O/S/F tyre sidewalls cracked

O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre sidewalls cracked

N/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked

O/S/F tyre sidewalls cracked

O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,337 miles

front brake discs rusty.advise only.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 33,337 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty.advise only.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,238 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 25,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,664 miles

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,230 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO03 RHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO03 RHK, 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 SO03 RHK registered?

SO03 RHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SO03 RHK safe to buy?

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