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HJ03 PXL

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,860 mi
Last recorded154,860 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 154,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,021 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 147,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,822 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT LIFT BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTINGS

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Fail 29 Nov 2021 127,798 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT LIFT BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTINGS

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 116,055 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,568 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,563 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,883 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,883 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,934 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 PXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PXL, 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 HJ03 PXL registered?

HJ03 PXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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