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HJ03 GNP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 GNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,375 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and nsr (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 134,534 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both rubber gaitors split (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 131,074 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp deteriorated

esp lamp on when driven in but stayed off for duration of test

exhaust system insecure at front joint and centre mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,927 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 48,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,979 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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HJ03 GNP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ03 GNP, 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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HJ03 GNP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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