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H19 HBE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

172,321 mi
Last recorded172,321 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 HBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 172,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2025 171,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 169,716 miles

Offside Front brake flexy mount insecure on shock

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

subframe and axle corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2024 169,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy at axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake flexy mount insecure on shock

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

subframe and axle corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2023 167,567 miles

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 164,301 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 164,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 160,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,070 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 151,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,826 miles

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

Front subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 145,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backing plate

handbrake lever side movement

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backing plate

handbrake lever side movement

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,842 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 134,842 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 132,392 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 120,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 105,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs slight corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2009 82,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,685 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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H19 HBE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 H19 HBE, 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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H19 HBE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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