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HG53 AVR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 114,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,791 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 110,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,014 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return on reel

Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return on reel

Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 95,308 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape & punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated & out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,573 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,096 miles

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

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

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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HG53 AVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HG53 AVR, 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 HG53 AVR registered?

HG53 AVR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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