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V6 RVA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

h/brake minimum effort

Fail 2 Dec 2021 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x40x18 92w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

h/brake minimum effort

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R17 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,996 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 109,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall split-Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage from CV gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,457 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,665 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,844 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,081 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,862 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall & wheel rim.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,842 miles

Offside door mirror lens damaged,but not seriously affecting rear view.

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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V6 RVA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V6 RVA, 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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V6 RVA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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