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AP03 HLH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,892 mi
Last recorded154,892 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 154,892 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 154,892 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,166 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 149,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 139,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockabsorber shields insecure

nearside front tyre showing deterioration on inner shoulder

slight brake bind on offside rear

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockabsorber shields insecure

nearside front tyre showing deterioration on inner shoulder

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 15 Oct 2011 123,760 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside & nearside rear shockabsorber shields insecure

offside & nearside rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,844 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockabsorber sheilds insecure

both rear tyres wearing unen on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,844 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockabsorber shields insecure

both rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,858 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,296 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,280 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,446 miles

Both sides rear brakes binding lightly

Light lipping to all four brake disks

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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AP03 HLH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP03 HLH, 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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AP03 HLH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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