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HK53 FJN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,379 mi
Last recorded181,379 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 181,379 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 181,376 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing subframe has missing BOLT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 176,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 176,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,112 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 172,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 167,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,258 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 148,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 125,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,497 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,385 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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HK53 FJN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK53 FJN, 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 HK53 FJN registered?

HK53 FJN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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