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NC03 HVG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,206 miles

Driver's door latch defective

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,028 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 72,932 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,743 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 60,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 16,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,778 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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NC03 HVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NC03 HVG, 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 NC03 HVG registered?

NC03 HVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is NC03 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC03 HVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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