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MW53 HBU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 62,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,185 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,185 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,842 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 22,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,833 miles

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

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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MW53 HBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MW53 HBU, 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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MW53 HBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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