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HG53 WFJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,800 mi
Last recorded208,800 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 208,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 201,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 199,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 194,206 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads thin

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2017 184,870 miles

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads look thin

Pass 2 Nov 2016 177,938 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

Fail 1 Nov 2016 177,938 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 166,299 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

n/s/r coil spring corroding

slight exhaust leaks front + rear sections

Pass 7 May 2014 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 111,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2011 87,002 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

most of underside of vehicle covered by trim panels

wear to front and rear brake disc's

Pass 30 Dec 2009 66,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,989 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)

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

engine undertray fitted and plastic covers fitted to most of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,855 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 WFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG53 WFJ registered?

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

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