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HJ03 ULC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ULC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,477 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 117,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,938 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,135 miles

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

nsf inner cv boot clip missing

nsr inner brake pads look low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,124 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perishing.

o/s drive shaft gaiter clip miss(inner)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,805 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and cut

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,055 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)

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 ULC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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