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FA52 HWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,018 mi
Last recorded166,018 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 HWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 166,018 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 166,018 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,617 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,358 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,609 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,742 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,825 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,701 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,072 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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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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What year was FA52 HWX registered?

FA52 HWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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