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EU03 AUE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,679 mi
Last recorded32,679 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 AUE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 32,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens faded / scratched. Unable to obtain Beam image / light intensity for testing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded / scratched. Beam image / light intensity just visible for testing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 28,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 28,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Dipped Beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Main Beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Dipped Beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Main Beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small surface pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 19,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 8,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,860 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EU03 AUE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU03 AUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU03 AUE registered?

EU03 AUE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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