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HG53 AWC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,848 mi
Last recorded141,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,848 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 141,844 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 137,721 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,689 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r shockabsorber cover/bump stop loose

Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r shockabsorber cover/bump stop loose

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,212 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 104,212 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,159 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Fail 5 May 2010 64,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,793 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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HG53 AWC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG53 AWC, 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 AWC registered?

HG53 AWC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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