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HD52 HDJ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,431 mi
Last recorded160,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 160,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 115,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 104,042 miles

All four brake discs have a rust ridge.

N/S/R tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

both rear brakes binding slightly N/S/R being the worst. Suggest have this checked soon.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,414 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,966 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,514 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,906 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,805 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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 HDJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

HD52 HDJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is HD52 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 HDJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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