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MA52 HNL

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,821 mi
Last recorded158,821 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 158,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 158,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 145,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,717 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,512 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,732 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,000 miles

both front tyres have small splits in side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,038 miles

ADVISE S/CORROSION & LIGHT PITTING TO O/S FRONT B/DISC INNER FACE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO N/S REAR B/DISC INNER FACE

Pass 12 Nov 2005 24,915 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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MA52 HNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA52 HNL, 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 MA52 HNL registered?

MA52 HNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is MA52 HNL safe to buy?

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