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HG03 OFN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,683 mi
Last recorded148,683 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,683 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 148,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 144,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lipped / clearance closing between back of o/s/f outer pad and outer lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust mid section clamp broken and exhaust carrier welds broken

Pass 20 Apr 2020 137,231 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 137,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 131,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,633 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish in tread

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust support rusted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,633 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish in tread

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust support rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,773 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak top n/s of engine ()

rear n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,292 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,956 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,200 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,761 miles

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

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 OFN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

HG03 OFN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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