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HG03 WEU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 WEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,617 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,798 miles

e c u lamp on

Fail 29 Feb 2016 132,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e c u lamp on

n s f tyre has a thorn in side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,338 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 115,568 miles

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jan 2014 115,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant level low.

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Engine oil filter leaking.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 106,597 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 80,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 71,036 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 71,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 614,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,806 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 WEU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

HG03 WEU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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