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BP03 HMC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,658 mi
Last recorded125,658 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 HMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,658 miles

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

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

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

both headlight beam images poor and on pass limit

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn

offside rear bumper corner had come out of its clips reclipped ramained in for rest of the test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 125,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both headlight beam images poor and on pass limit

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn

offside rear bumper corner had come out of its clips reclipped ramained in for rest of the test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,583 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 107,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,334 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,507 miles

N/s steering rack arm inner joint has very slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 62,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,897 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 28 May 2008 44,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,357 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

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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BP03 HMC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP03 HMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 HMC registered?

BP03 HMC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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