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FV52 HMA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

205,392 mi
Last recorded205,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 205,392 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 205,390 miles

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 196,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 196,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 190,076 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 190,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 184,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 184,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated crack on side wall (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 176,753 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 176,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 173,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing close in places

No engine management light illuminating

Offside front top shock mount has a lot of play borderline on whether to fail or advise

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coils corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 173,082 miles

All direction indicators not working All Indicators do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Centre joint not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front wishbones rear bushes heavily deteriorated and have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing close in places

No engine management light illuminating

Offside front top shock mount has a lot of play borderline on whether to fail or advise

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coils corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 167,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 167,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 160,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 150,767 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 150,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 144,581 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 127,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2010 114,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 114,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 90,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,542 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,902 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

accident damage to off side front wing

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FV52 HMA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FV52 HMA, 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 FV52 HMA registered?

FV52 HMA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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