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HG53 ONU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,472 mi
Last recorded146,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ONU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,455 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,451 miles

Rear Seats and seat belt buckles all removed (Rear interior completely stripped at time of test)

Fail 29 Dec 2020 143,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb sitting incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seats and seat belt buckles all removed (Rear interior completely stripped at time of test)

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,091 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked but supplying sufficient water

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covering brake pipes not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 135,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated Wear indicator illuminated but pads not worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken but able to adjust headlamp to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked but supplying sufficient water

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Lower tail lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covering brake pipes not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2018 135,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion rear metal brake pipes

engine lamp on

nearside washer not working

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s/f tyre side wall cracks

Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,769 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s/f tyre side wall cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,925 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,923 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,648 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 76,445 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,979 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,803 miles

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

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

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 ONU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ONU, 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 ONU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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