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HG53 OMH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,736 mi
Last recorded197,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 OMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 197,736 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 184,392 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

wax oil to chassis to floor to sills front to back

Pass 16 Feb 2021 172,429 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 151,064 miles

outer sills surface rust

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

surface rust throughout advise was oil

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no work (3.5 (a))

outer sills surface rust

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

surface rust throughout advise was oil

Pass 23 Feb 2019 146,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 139,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,761 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,761 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,896 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,125 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,017 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,784 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,779 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,065 miles

near side front and rear tyres worn low on outside edge of tread

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 OMH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

HG53 OMH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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