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HW53 AWR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 AWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 115,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 109,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2021 109,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2020 104,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2019 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,511 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 85,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,900 miles

engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on edge + outer wall worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,114 miles

nsf tyre outer wall damage.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,656 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,673 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,673 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,293 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,346 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,346 miles

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

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

1.Advise air bag warning on †2.Advise o/s outer sill damaged †3.Advise o/s/r tyre scraping inner wing liner

3.Advise parking brake has only just met the required effiency (limit 16%-reading 16%) indicating that the braking system maybe in need of repair or adjustment †4.Advise front cross member damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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HW53 AWR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HW53 AWR, 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 HW53 AWR registered?

HW53 AWR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is HW53 AWR safe to buy?

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