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HG53 VYN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,903 mi
Last recorded178,903 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 178,903 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 171,633 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 158,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 144,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 113,603 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 113,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,300 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,258 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,258 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 78,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,373 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 VYN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

HG53 VYN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is HG53 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 VYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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