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BF03 HCG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,476 mi
Last recorded156,476 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 156,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filler cap ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Nov 2017 156,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filler cap ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 150,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,423 miles

traction control lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,423 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both lamps (1.2.1b)

traction control lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,820 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,487 miles

both rear tyres very much on limit

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,164 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 72,992 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,992 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 38,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,033 miles

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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BF03 HCG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF03 HCG, 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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BF03 HCG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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