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HG52 WZL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

166,248 mi
Last recorded166,248 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 166,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 158,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 150,563 miles

Coolant leak Around the radiator area ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Glow plug sign shows

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper corner damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated), bad conditions recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded), recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequatelly supported

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 150,563 miles

Coolant leak Around the radiator area ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Glow plug sign shows

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper corner damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated), bad conditions recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded), recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequatelly supported

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 148,412 miles

All four Tyres deteriortaed on the outer side wall

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service sign shows

Fail 2 Jul 2019 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (Engine under tray cover) (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four Tyres deteriortaed on the outer side wall

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service sign shows

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service sign shows

Fail 3 Jul 2018 135,881 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service sign shows

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 124,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,908 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,280 miles

movement in wishbone bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2015 99,040 miles

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

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

movement in wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,355 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,177 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,097 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,880 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,600 miles

Front pads low on insides of discs.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front pads low on insides of discs.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,421 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 WZL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HG52 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

HG52 WZL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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