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HG53 CDN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,327 mi
Last recorded174,327 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 174,327 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 165,715 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 5 Feb 2016 165,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 153,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 153,675 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,415 miles

engine management light is staying on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 132,433 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight blow on exaust manifold

Pass 9 Feb 2012 124,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,817 miles

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)

Slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 50,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,814 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 CDN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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