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HG03 BVM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 156,467 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,301 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from rear exhaust

crack in screen outside wiper sweep

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 135,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both.rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlight patterns poor

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 121,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both.rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both headlight patterns poor

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Headlamp lenses degrading

Rear brake discs rusted on the edges of the surface edges

Rear indicators faded

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 105,187 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Headlamp lenses degrading

Rear brake discs rusted on the edges of the surface edges

Rear indicators faded

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust mntg deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,964 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,409 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but cant see cords

Pass 4 May 2011 57,274 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 May 2011 57,274 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 45,941 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,752 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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HG03 BVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HG03 BVM, 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 HG03 BVM registered?

HG03 BVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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