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SD03 HNL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,087 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 88,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Font to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,619 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,661 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 3 Mar 2014 58,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,689 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,268 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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SD03 HNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD03 HNL, 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 SD03 HNL registered?

SD03 HNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SD03 HNL safe to buy?

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