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MJ53 HMD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,586 mi
Last recorded185,586 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HMD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 185,586 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 185,586 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 169,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 169,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 163,538 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r spring may have fractured at base unable to view base if spring

Pass 21 Feb 2015 150,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 136,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding

screw in the o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,261 miles

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

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

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 97,007 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to bodywork n/s/rear

o/s/rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,234 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,512 miles

o/s door handle cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,215 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level is low.

n/s front tyre badly worn on inside edge.

n/s rear tyre badly worn on both edges.

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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MJ53 HMD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MJ53 HMD, 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 MJ53 HMD registered?

MJ53 HMD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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