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HD52 LNC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,523 mi
Last recorded192,523 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 192,523 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 5 Dec 2016 192,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 7 Dec 2015 181,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 173,046 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 173,035 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 164,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 155,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 155,355 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 145,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 135,762 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 135,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 127,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 127,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,507 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 118,487 miles

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

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S SIL DAMAGED CAUSING SEEM TO BE BENT UP AND SLIGHTLY SEPERATED

Pass 21 Dec 2007 107,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,410 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 LNC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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