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RE03 HZY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

288,264 mi
Last recorded288,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 HZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 288,264 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 288,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 279,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 279,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 275,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 275,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 267,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 257,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 257,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 242,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 228,030 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush mounts (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 213,391 miles

exhaust tail pipe rusty

windsreen cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 201,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 189,691 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2012 177,487 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)

front no plate damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 177,487 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 161,855 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 161,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 141,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 119,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 119,455 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 100,507 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,507 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,268 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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RE03 HZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RE03 HZY, 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 RE03 HZY registered?

RE03 HZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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