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HJ53 WNP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,498 mi
Last recorded182,498 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 182,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

wipers can only be operated manually, on interim or one sweep

Fail 23 Oct 2018 182,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers can only be operated manually, on interim or one sweep

Fail 28 Sep 2018 182,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working dwell only (3.4 (a))

Front exhaust slight leak

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 28 Sep 2017 169,018 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

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

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

slight exhaust leak (front)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 169,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

slight exhaust leak (front)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen damage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

offside rear tyre at 3.0-3.5mm

Fail 25 Sep 2014 131,295 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

offside rear tyre at 3.0-3.5mm

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 112,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,689 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit and worn inner edge close to cords

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,300 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,785 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WNP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WNP, 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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HJ53 WNP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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