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HV03 VLG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,891 mi
Last recorded165,891 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VLG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 165,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 158,015 miles

EML light

n/s/r brake has slight bind

play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 May 2016 149,529 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 149,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 138,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,817 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 100,069 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 100,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 87,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2010 87,220 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,939 miles

minor binding from nearside rear brake.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,857 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear partial inspection on seat belt carried out

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,267 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 VLG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLG, 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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HV03 VLG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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