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HG53 CDE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,143 mi
Last recorded163,143 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 163,143 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 144,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

Fail 8 Feb 2016 144,212 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 111,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 111,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,488 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,026 miles

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2011 91,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 81,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate fading slightly

Rear pads very low

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Small nail in OSR tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,296 miles

Small nail in OSR tyre

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

Rear number plate fading slightly

Rear pads very low

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads getting low

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 CDE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CDE, 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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HG53 CDE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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