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MJ53 HNK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,746 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 128,744 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,483 miles

both front tyres 3mm.

rear disc's worn.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres 3mm.

rear disc's worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,658 miles

Both outer drive shaft boots perished and in poor condition.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,658 miles

Both outer drive shaft boots perished and in poor condition.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,939 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,939 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,298 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2010 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,411 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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MJ53 HNK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MJ53 HNK, 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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MJ53 HNK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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