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HG03 OGF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

207,177 mi
Last recorded207,177 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 207,177 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack leak at n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle trailing arm bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 194,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 190,524 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 185,570 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2017 185,570 miles

Central Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 8 Aug 2016 179,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 179,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 176,082 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracks within tread

offside cv gaitor twisted

offside front tyre balding inner edge

oil top up

service indicator on

Fail 23 Jul 2015 176,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks within tread

offside cv gaitor twisted

offside front tyre balding inner edge

oil top up

service indicator on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 171,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

coolant and pas fluid top up

exhaust catalyst bracket broken

offside driveshaft outer gaitor twisted

offside headlamp beam image dull

Pass 18 Jul 2014 171,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant and pas fluid top up

exhaust catalyst bracket broken

offside driveshaft outer gaitor twisted

offside headlamp beam image dull

Pass 22 Jul 2013 167,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service indicator on

wiper blades streaking screen

Fail 19 Jul 2013 167,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low coolant level

service indicator on

wiper blades streaking screen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 160,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade torn

service light on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 160,933 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade torn

service light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 147,360 miles

offside front tyre 3.5mm

Fail 22 Jun 2011 147,360 miles

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

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

exhaust center pipe bracket broken

offside front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 12 Jun 2010 131,591 miles

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

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

exhaust center section hanger broken

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 116,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,825 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 101,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 87,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,788 miles

Rear number plate delaminating.

Stonechips in the windscreen.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 69,673 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 OGF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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