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AO03 HDH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,511 mi
Last recorded180,511 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HDH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 180,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 180,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 159,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 123,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,945 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

damage to o/s sill

headlight aim low on o/s advise adjusting

oil leak

windscreen damage

Fail 5 Apr 2016 112,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

damage to o/s sill

exhaust emmissions not tested due to exhaust condition

headlight aim low on o/s advise adjusting

oil leak

vac pipe not connected

windscreen damage

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,461 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,094 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Catalyst section rusted around joints and seams

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear number plate degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Catalyst section rusted around joints and seams

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear number plate degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 19,961 miles

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

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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AO03 HDH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO03 HDH, 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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AO03 HDH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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