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HJ03 ULA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,599 mi
Last recorded179,599 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ULA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 179,599 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust heatshied insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2021 178,346 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 177,023 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 174,188 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front heatshield insecure

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 171,976 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Central Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked/perished to inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre, cracked/perished to inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 169,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 165,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter inner mounting/clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 162,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 155,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 155,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 136,337 miles

wipers juddery

Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,297 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,766 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,218 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 ULA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

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

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