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MF03 HJE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 HJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

brake ware indicator light illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake ware indicator light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,654 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,932 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2010 36,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,505 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,504 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MF03 HJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF03 HJE, 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 MF03 HJE registered?

MF03 HJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is MF03 HJE safe to buy?

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