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NH03 HBN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 152,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both main brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2016 152,252 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 145,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 145,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,224 miles

offside main brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 135,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,603 miles

rear brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2013 126,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,319 miles

slight fluid on osr caliper and handbrake not returning to full stop.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

FRONT WASHERS INSUFFICIENT FLUID.

slight fluid on osr caliper and handbrake not returning to full stop.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,693 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the side wall but not exposing the cords

Pass 26 Jun 2010 88,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,614 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 75,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 16 Jun 2007 50,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,600 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,600 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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NH03 HBN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NH03 HBN, 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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NH03 HBN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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