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HG53 DWL

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,643 mi
Last recorded155,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 155,643 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lenze cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 155,643 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleave broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lenze cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 150,136 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 150,136 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust jointing sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,876 miles

O/s/r tyre perishing

Wipers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,876 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/s/r tyre perishing

Wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,939 miles

Brake discs corroding

Coil springs and brake pipes corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,783 miles

O/s outer cv gaiter weeping

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 132,783 miles

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

O/s outer cv gaiter weeping

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S CV Gaitor leaking from small end

O/S/F & Both rear tyres perished

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

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 28 Jul 2014 117,816 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 117,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,477 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,741 miles

rear pads very low and brake discs corroded

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,646 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,352 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 DWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow 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 DWL, 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 DWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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