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NC03 HWV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,502 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp 50% Light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible No pattern check bulb alignment (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ARBar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp 50% Light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,572 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discouloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discouloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,251 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,251 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,432 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,653 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,198 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,459 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,459 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper poor

Fail 10 Oct 2008 54,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,570 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,796 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

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 HWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NC03 HWV, 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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NC03 HWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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