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MC03 HVM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,312 mi
Last recorded166,312 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 HVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 166,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,817 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 159,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip bulb (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 143,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

advise wiper blades

Fail 17 Sep 2014 115,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,690 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,690 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres are cracking between tread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres are cracking between tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,798 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the front brake discs are worn (lipped)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres are starting to crack inside the tread. no cord or ply showing

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,891 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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MC03 HVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MC03 HVM, 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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MC03 HVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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