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HG53 CCF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 103,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,803 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,775 miles

both rear indicators faded

Pass 30 May 2014 46,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,784 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,512 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,336 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 CCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 HG53 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

HG53 CCF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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