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HD52 HFL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,988 mi
Last recorded191,988 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 191,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 188,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot retaining clip missing, boot still secure.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 185,260 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s pipes to abs unit show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe bushes show deterioration

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside wiper smearing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust tail pipes heavily corroded

underside fuel component show dampness

Fail 5 Nov 2019 185,219 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking suspect bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s pipes to abs unit show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe bushes show deterioration

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside wiper smearing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust tail pipes heavily corroded

underside fuel component show dampness

Pass 8 Nov 2018 176,913 miles

Front subframe rear mounting bushes show deterioration

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside underside of vehicle fuel component shows dampness

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust tail pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 170,507 miles

Front subframe rear bushes perished/cracking

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Lower windscreen shows slight damage

Offside Front tyre shows uneven wear on inner edge

Rear o/s and n/s metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

fuel component [pre heater] shows dampness

Fail 7 Nov 2017 170,488 miles

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

Front subframe rear bushes perished/cracking

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Lower windscreen shows slight damage

Offside Front tyre shows uneven wear on inner edge

Rear o/s and n/s metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

fuel component [pre heater] shows dampness

Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

both front wipers poor

coolant level on minimum

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 163,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

both front wipers poor

coolant level on minimum

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 151,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front wiper blades streaking slightly

fuel tank fixing strapes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

slight scraping noise from nearside front wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2015 151,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front wiper blades streaking slightly

fuel tank fixing strapes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

slight scraping noise from nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage all round

front tyres and osr minor cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2014 141,578 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage all round

front tyres and osr minor cracking

nsr wheel slight binding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded with small hole at the front

front brake discs are worn and lipped

front brakes are out of balance

offside outer drive shaft boot is distorted

rear brakes are tight

Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes are tight

Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,007 miles

rear brakes are tight

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,222 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 HFL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey 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 HD52 HFL, 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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HD52 HFL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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