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PG03 HVV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

248,733 mi
Last recorded248,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 HVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 248,733 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working nearside & offside (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front [flexi section] (6.1.2 (a))

front sections of offside & nearside outer sills becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas]

Pass 20 Jul 2018 242,096 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 242,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 242,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 234,943 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 234,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 221,383 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement B/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 202,818 miles

both front flexi brake hosses deteriorated near to legal limit

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jun 2015 202,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexi brake hosses deteriorated near to legal limit

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2014 190,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 177,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 177,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 164,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres on or near wear bars 225/45r17 91y

Fail 28 Jun 2012 164,614 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres on or near wear bars 225/45r17 91y

Pass 12 Jul 2011 152,385 miles

possible vacume leak? recomend further inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,652 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 18 Jun 2009 120,309 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some play in hub assembly n/s/front

Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,880 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,880 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,924 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 HVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PG03 HVV, 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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PG03 HVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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