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HJ03 LVK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,720 mi
Last recorded208,720 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 LVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 208,720 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 208,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside 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 14 Jan 2025 203,063 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 195,491 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 180,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 157,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,186 miles

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,962 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,962 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,496 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn & slightly rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,947 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside & offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,908 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear discs

minor exhaust blow from front pipe area

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges (195/65r15)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,291 miles

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre not exposing cords

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,863 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,863 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust behind cat holed and has slight blowing

front discs lipped and worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,865 miles

Engine sump shield insecure / damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2010 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine sump shield insecure / damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 83,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,264 miles

Both front tyres wearing low + n/s/r tyre wearing low and has a cut in the side wall.195/65/15

Rear reg plate faded.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,594 miles

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

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 LVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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