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HG53 WEK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,113 mi
Last recorded165,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 165,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,667 miles

chip in front windscreen

front number plate damaged

offside front outer cv boot seeping grease slightly

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Aug 2020 156,667 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 inch cut in tred. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chip in windscreen.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure on hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front cv boot seeping grease slightly.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,201 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 152,460 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 152,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small hole

both rear bump stops split

both rear shockers poor

front screen chipped

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small hole

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect h/light no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect h/light no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

both rear bump stops split

both rear shockers poor

front screen chipped

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,234 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 127,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,564 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 116,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full underbody shield fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,848 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,364 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Oct 2006 48,443 miles

advise front wiper blades slight smeary in operation

offside rear tyre crack on tread and perishing heavily

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 WEK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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