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MF03 HJY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,353 mi
Last recorded161,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 HJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 161,353 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,291 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2013 117,348 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated.All 4 tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,331 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit. o/s & n/s front inner steering rack joint(s) slight play. o/s/f mcpherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 111,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to limit. o/s & n/s front inner steering rack joint(s) slight play. o/s/f mcpherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 103,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/rear & n/s/rear floor slighty damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 97,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 82,706 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear floor slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,827 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,474 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,077 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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MF03 HJY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJY, 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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MF03 HJY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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