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HD52 FVA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,754 mi
Last recorded104,754 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,418 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,777 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 93,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,810 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,851 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 70,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,303 miles

both rear tyres are slightly deformed

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates are deteriorating

offside headlight cover is missing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are slightly deformed

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates are deteriorating

offside headlight cover is missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,746 miles

EML warning light staying on

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside steering arm play

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

EML warning light staying on

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside steering arm play

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,021 miles

ABS LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATE DEATEORATING

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,920 miles

EML warning light staying on

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 33,920 miles

EML warning light staying on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,878 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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HD52 FVA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HD52 FVA, 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 HD52 FVA registered?

HD52 FVA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HD52 FVA safe to buy?

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