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A7 RYG

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,395 mi
Last recorded148,395 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 148,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,883 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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A7 RYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 A7 RYG, 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 A7 RYG registered?

A7 RYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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