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HJ52 LZW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,682 mi
Last recorded117,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 117,411 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 117,411 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 116,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 115,833 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 115,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 111,865 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,447 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,168 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,028 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 66,028 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,126 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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HJ52 LZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HJ52 LZW, 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 HJ52 LZW registered?

HJ52 LZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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