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HT52 ZCF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,556 mi
Last recorded122,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 ZCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,291 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 102,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,182 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,364 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing/splitting,coilsprings corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,364 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front suspension arm bushes perishing/splitting,coilsprings corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,881 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)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted and worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,509 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 57,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 24,655 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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HT52 ZCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HT52 ZCF, 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 HT52 ZCF registered?

HT52 ZCF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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