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RO03DBU
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration RO03DBU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,239 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,889 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,062 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,826 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,826 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,271 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,518 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,518 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,050 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 23 Jun 202628 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,763 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019 23 Jun 202630 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,271 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 23 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,890 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,948 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside front tyre slightly worn on the edges and has slight cracks on the outer wall
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,005 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,950 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,814 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
27 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
8 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,420 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2010 23 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,194 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2008 23 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,821 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,866 MI
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RO03DBU was registered on 2003-03-06
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