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HG03 GWU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,859 mi
Last recorded186,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 186,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 170,504 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2015 170,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 157,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels have slight distortion on rim bead

centre exhaust mounting corroded

corrosion on offside front wing

nearside rear wheel has slight distortion on inner bead

vehichle has crash damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Fail 5 Jul 2014 157,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels have slight distortion on rim bead

centre exhaust mounting corroded

corrosion on offside front wing

nearside rear wheel has slight distortion on inner bead

vehichle has crash damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Pass 6 Jul 2013 140,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre fowling inner wheel arch

n/s/rear wheel fowling inner wheel arch

o/s/front wheel fowling inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Jul 2013 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs judder and in very poor condition

n/s/front tyre fowling inner wheel arch

n/s/rear wheel fowling inner wheel arch

o/s/front wheel fowling inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2012 120,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very thin ,

front pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very thin ,

front pads wearing low

o/s/rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,690 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front road wheels slight distortion

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front road wheels slight distortion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 56,524 miles

os front tyre 2mm 2254517y dunlop

Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,522 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front roll bar showing signs of possible crack

N/S wiper smearing

O/S sun visor clip broken

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,845 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 GWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HG03 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

HG03 GWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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