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HG52 UPT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 UPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,029 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 12 Oct 2015 121,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 108,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 100,467 miles

damaged repaired

Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 93,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,661 miles

rear discs ; rust migrating down from edges †& rear pads worn to limits

Pass 7 Jan 2006 46,620 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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HG52 UPT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HG52 UPT, 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 HG52 UPT registered?

HG52 UPT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is HG52 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 UPT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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