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HK53 MFE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,656 mi
Last recorded129,656 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 MFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer small cut in cv boot

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,446 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 65,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,673 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 31,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

undertray fitted

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 MFE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK53 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

HK53 MFE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HK53 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 MFE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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