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HD52 OCF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,299 mi
Last recorded181,299 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 OCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 181,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,995 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 160,741 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs - just acceptable* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one of multiple high level brake lamps not working* (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

acceptable corrosion of exhaust, tank straps front subframe and steering and suspension components and rear axle assembly and brake hose ferrules*

centre rear mirror deteriorated - acceptable at time of test*

handbrake lever operation a little stiff but acceptable*

nsf seatbelt reluctant to retract but acceptable*

nsf wiper clearance poor but acceptable*

shields on engine, underbody,etc,and rustproofing, restrict examination of testable items*

under engine tray poorly secured but acceptable*

Fail 28 Feb 2019 160,741 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs - just acceptable* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one of multiple high level brake lamps not working* (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

acceptable corrosion of exhaust, tank straps front subframe and steering and suspension components and rear axle assembly and brake hose ferrules*

centre rear mirror deteriorated - acceptable at time of test*

handbrake lever operation a little stiff but acceptable*

nsf seatbelt reluctant to retract but acceptable*

nsf wiper clearance poor but acceptable*

shields on engine, underbody,etc,and rustproofing, restrict examination of testable items*

under engine tray poorly secured but acceptable*

Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 156,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 142,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 126,019 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 126,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,945 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,586 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside rear tyre slight distortion on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,603 miles

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

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

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

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 OCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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