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MF03 HKC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,022 mi
Last recorded177,022 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 177,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 177,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 172,555 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeaters and rear indicators are discoloured (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all worn / corroded - mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - Suspension arm pin or bush worn / deteriorated / cracked - slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner worn / play - corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced stop lamp / position / fog all - dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on edge - slight (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam deteriorated / worn - slight (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported secured / Brake pipe corroded - rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on edge - slight (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both worn - slight (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil oil leak / full engine - transmission bays and steering rack is leaking all contaminated - rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate mil light flashing / oil level sensor - both (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn slight / washer pump weak - slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 170,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 169,898 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 167,124 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door slight corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 145,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D-bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 144,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 136,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 126,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 107,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 84,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,779 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 May 2007 34,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2006 26,406 miles

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

o/s number plate light not working

rear number plate in poor condition

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 HKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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