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P80 HJL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,576 mi
Last recorded70,576 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 HJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,576 miles

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light indicating an engine fault

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,667 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,664 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,714 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine area

Partial binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 12 Jan 2011 42,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine area

Partial binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,999 miles

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)

nearside front seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,348 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 20,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,521 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

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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P80 HJL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P80 HJL, 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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P80 HJL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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