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AJ52 RFX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,359 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,359 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 122,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,495 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,711 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,687 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 17,870 miles

Both number plates backing peeling

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)

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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AJ52 RFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ52 RFX, 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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AJ52 RFX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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