MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both headlight aim beam patterns poor.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both Central rear & N/S/R. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both headlight aim beam patterns poor.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both Central rear & N/S/R. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Battery loose but ot insecure.
EML on.
Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Outer clip. (2.5.C.1c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both Central Rear & N/S/R. (5.2.2b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside inner driveshaft gaitor has a slight leak of grease
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA52 HWX 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 81.3%.
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 FA52 HWX, 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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FA52 HWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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