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HD03 NCN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,789 mi
Last recorded70,789 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 NCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 69,526 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,857 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,942 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,942 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 34,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outter walls

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,655 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,655 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,549 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 NCN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD03 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

HD03 NCN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is HD03 NCN safe to buy?

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