VA03RTU - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 7 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,755 mi
Expires: 30 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory wipers starting to split
- Advisory Rear bumper damaged
- Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Failed - 01 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,755 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory wipers starting to split
- Advisory Rear bumper damaged
- Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Passed - 16 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,135 mi
Expires: 15 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside swelling (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 16 December 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,130 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside swelling (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 23 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,326 mi
Expires: 22 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory eml on
- Advisory front and rear subframes corroded
Passed - 15 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,054 mi
Expires: 19 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,255 mi
Expires: 19 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 20 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,042 mi
Expires: 19 October 2019
Passed - 02 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,476 mi
Expires: 01 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed - 30 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,473 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,343 mi
Expires: 28 March 2015
Passed - 26 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,862 mi
Expires: 25 March 2014
Passed - 24 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,986 mi
Expires: 23 March 2013
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,783 mi
Expires: 22 February 2012
Passed - 22 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,215 mi
Expires: 21 February 2011
Passed - 19 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,764 mi
Expires: 18 February 2010
Passed - 16 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,638 mi
Expires: 01 February 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,121 mi
Expires: 01 February 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VA03RTU?
The MOT expires on 30 September 2026.
What is the tax status of VA03RTU?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of VA03RTU?
This is a 2003 AUDI A3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1781cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VA03RTU?
This vehicle produces 226 g/km of CO2 emissions.