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HN53 HFV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,069 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,174 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,098 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 75,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,113 miles

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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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HN53 HFV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 HFV, 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 HN53 HFV registered?

HN53 HFV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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