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HG53 FRJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,810 mi
Last recorded168,810 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 165,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 159,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 153,046 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 144,134 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Front under tray insecure

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 138,929 miles

Front reg plate perished

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 130,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both frob nt and rear no plate deterioted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,898 miles

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

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

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

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

both frob nt and rear no plate deterioted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,892 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre has bulge on outer wall

rear no plate deterioted

Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,671 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

rear no plate slightl deterioted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,456 miles

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

rear brake discvs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,334 miles

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

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

rear brake discvs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 100,239 miles

mil light on

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,735 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 84,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 56,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,156 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 FRJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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