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FY03 HKP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,210 miles

os head lamp secured with cable tie

Fail 9 Sep 2017 112,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,788 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 59,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter security

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,942 miles

corrosion developing on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,555 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,138 miles

Rear brake disc faces corroded and pitting

Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FY03 HKP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY03 HKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 HKP registered?

FY03 HKP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is FY03 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 HKP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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