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HD03 AWJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

270,040 mi
Last recorded270,040 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 AWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 270,040 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 266,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 266,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 264,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 263,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 259,647 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 257,114 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 251,515 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 251,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 244,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 240,678 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 240,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 235,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 225,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 225,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 202,911 miles

engine misfires

Fail 30 Jul 2009 202,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine misfires

Pass 21 Jul 2008 191,082 miles

Centre section exhaust mount poor condition

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 168,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 168,685 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 132,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,943 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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HD03 AWJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HD03 AWJ, 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 HD03 AWJ registered?

HD03 AWJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is HD03 AWJ safe to buy?

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