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VA03 RSU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,284 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 road springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perashing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,002 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perashing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 road springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,996 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 122,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 116,530 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 108,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on near limit

nails in rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,573 miles

front tyres on near limit

nails in rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,681 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 68,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,289 miles

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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VA03 RSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA03 RSU, 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 VA03 RSU registered?

VA03 RSU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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