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HY53 RWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,925 mi
Last recorded173,925 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 RWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,925 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2019 169,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 152,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 152,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 144,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,291 miles

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)

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,785 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING BUT OPERATING CORRECTLY

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING BUT OPERATING CORRECTLY

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,125 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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HY53 RWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY53 RWX, 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 HY53 RWX registered?

HY53 RWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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