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PG03 HBC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,029 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,961 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,269 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,780 miles

advise unable to see inner brake pads

offside rear tyre soft,not a fail but advise checked

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

advise front tures worn on edges

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall,not enough to fail

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

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

advise front tures worn on edges

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall,not enough to fail

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,419 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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PG03 HBC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PG03 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG03 HBC registered?

PG03 HBC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is PG03 HBC safe to buy?

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