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EN03 HYS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,900 mi
Last recorded143,900 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,900 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 143,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,622 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 137,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,972 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust brackets broke weld but secure

offside front back plate corroded

offside mirror case damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2015 117,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust brackets broke weld but secure

offside front back plate corroded

offside mirror case damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,932 miles

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

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

off side front suspension spring corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,813 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 109,813 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 107,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 103,242 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 97,793 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,793 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,164 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,903 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,855 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,505 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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EN03 HYS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EN03 HYS, 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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EN03 HYS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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