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HL03 JYV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 JYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 154,681 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively shows signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 154,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively shows signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 149,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak/s

Fail 1 Sep 2016 128,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak/s

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator fan siezed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 115,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,067 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,155 miles

chips in screen

front number plate disfiguring

lower arm buhes are perishing

wipers smear

Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

front number plate disfiguring

lower arm buhes are perishing

wipers smear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,498 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)

chips in screen

lower arm bushes are perishing

nearside wiper smeary

number plate damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,640 miles

both number plates discoloured

ecu light on

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroding on inner surface

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nearside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake discs lipped

rear tyres perishing

slight engine oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2007 49,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates discoloured

ecu light on

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroding on inner surface

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nearside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake discs lipped

rear tyres perishing

slight engine oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,493 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,011 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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HL03 JYV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HL03 JYV, 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 HL03 JYV registered?

HL03 JYV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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