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NA53 HRM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,294 mi
Last recorded103,294 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 HRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,294 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,056 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 94,025 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,788 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges 225/45r17

Fail 2 Apr 2019 68,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges 225/45r17

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush. (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Replaced bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Replaced bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,012 miles

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

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area

Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,092 miles

possible esp fault light came on but has gone off again

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,090 miles

Both registration plates deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2014 42,089 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres perishing

both registration plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,211 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,482 miles

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge perished through tread and has a nail in it

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,737 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,737 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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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NA53 HRM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NA53 HRM, 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 NA53 HRM registered?

NA53 HRM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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