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HS03 BZA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

208,885 mi
Last recorded208,885 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 BZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 208,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 208,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 204,076 miles

tested under wet conditions

Fail 1 Feb 2019 203,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside frack rod end dust cover deteriorated - recommend replacement

tested under wet conditions

Pass 2 Feb 2018 199,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 194,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 194,647 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 191,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 191,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 176,960 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear no. plate loose

Fail 17 Jun 2015 176,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear no plate loose

Pass 14 Jul 2014 165,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 165,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 152,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 138,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 127,494 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Both headlights only just pass light output standards (headlights very dim)

Deep crackes in offside front tyre inner side wall but not down to cord structure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stone damage to windscreen in zone A just under 10mm limit

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 113,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,874 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL...

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,838 miles

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

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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HS03 BZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HS03 BZA, 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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HS03 BZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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