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AP03 HLU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,836 mi
Last recorded107,836 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 107,836 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 May 2016 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Accident damage to rear bumper.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,509 miles

Bumper accident damage n/s/r.

Engine management light on.

Fail 11 May 2015 99,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bumper accident damage n/s/r.

Engine management light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,321 miles

Centre seat belt starting to fray.

Centre stop light has one bulb out.

N/S/F passenger seat belt starting to fray.

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

Noise from A/C pump at idle.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,321 miles

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

Centre seat belt starting to fray.

Centre stop light has one bulb out.

N/S/F passenger seat belt starting to fray.

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

Noise from A/C pump at idle.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,666 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 77,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,938 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,337 miles

damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall not to cords

rear tyre inner tread blocks getting uneven

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,589 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front tyres near legal limit and n/f sidewall damaged not to cords

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 HLU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 HLU, 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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What year was AP03 HLU registered?

AP03 HLU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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