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HG03 WFJ

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,495 mi
Last recorded40,495 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 WFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to pad sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,489 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,520 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 27,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,166 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,641 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 WFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG03 WFJ registered?

HG03 WFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HG03 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 WFJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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