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HG53 TNF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside + Offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear + nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays

Fail 24 Feb 2022 145,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear, outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear + nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays

Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,343 miles

Nearside front wing lower corroded

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

Rear seats and seatbelts obstructed from being tested

Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,239 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wing lower corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats and seatbelts obstructed from being tested

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 104,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,578 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,475 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 88,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,543 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,297 miles

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 24 Sep 2012 57,090 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)

front side windows appear to be excessivly tinted - may not be legal

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy but does not feel rough

wiper blades advised to be replaced

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,198 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 36,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2008 27,789 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,378 miles

rear tyres only 3mm

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 TNF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

HG53 TNF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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