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H3 HXR

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 155,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 155,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,463 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 150,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 148,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 146,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,532 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2019 138,793 miles

both front tyres close to limit wearing inner edges

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

slight exhaust leak front join

Pass 29 May 2018 134,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 134,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 132,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe into flexihose slighty corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe into flexihose slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 129,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 129,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,104 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 126,490 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn close to limit

splits in rear tyre tread grooves

Fail 16 May 2014 126,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn close to limit

splits in rear tyre tread grooves

Pass 13 May 2013 121,913 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 115,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 98,104 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 98,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and offside rear has a screw in tread.

Fail 11 May 2009 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and offside rear has a screw in tread.

washer jets poorly aligned.

Fail 15 May 2008 81,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 81,177 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 71,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,490 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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H3 HXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H3 HXR, 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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H3 HXR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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