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HG53 TMV

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,616 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,040 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 74,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

Fuel system component insecure FUEL COOLING RAD (7.2.1)

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

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

rear brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,849 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Engine cover & under trays fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 70,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Engine cover & under trays fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,055 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

coolent level low

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,949 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear outer tyre sidewall has cut in not exposing cords or likely to affect overall structure.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,603 miles

f/reg plate discolouring

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2006 22,543 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 TMV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

HG53 TMV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HG53 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 TMV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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