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MM03 HDL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 HDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers line of vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear interacting when rear fog lamp is switched on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,704 miles

Both rear tyres worn.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 95,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,675 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread

Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres on 2mm tread

Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,696 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot not closing all the time

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,137 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,137 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,809 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,684 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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MM03 HDL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM03 HDL, 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 MM03 HDL registered?

MM03 HDL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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