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NH03 ELX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,719 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 8.50 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.50% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 600 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/45x17 all the rest 225/45x17 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe into brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexable hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 90,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray and covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 16 May 2016 90,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray and covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,336 miles

both rear indicator bulbs-faded.

nearside rear tyre tread -worn close to tread limit.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 37,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,719 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,008 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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NH03 ELX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NH03 ELX, 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 NH03 ELX registered?

NH03 ELX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is NH03 ELX safe to buy?

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