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HV03 FEF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 133,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked and perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,518 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,980 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,703 miles

front inner cv b oots insecure n/s/ and o/s

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner cv boots insecure n/s and o/s

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low on pressor.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,176 miles

nearside rear tyre low on pressor.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,666 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,826 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 33,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,676 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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HV03 FEF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV03 FEF, 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 HV03 FEF registered?

HV03 FEF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is HV03 FEF safe to buy?

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