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HJ53 MMX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,386 mi
Last recorded113,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,386 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 113,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and lower covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,167 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 102,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 91,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,723 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 78,335 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 78,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,633 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f disc's very badly worn

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,788 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)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,217 miles

nearside front disc pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,736 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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HJ53 MMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ53 MMX, 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 HJ53 MMX registered?

HJ53 MMX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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