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VA03 HUH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 158,177 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 3 Feb 2023 158,172 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,443 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 28 Jan 2022 149,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Sunstrip (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,999 miles

Front cv joint noisy when driven[unable to locate useing mot methods,advise further investigation]

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 134,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cv joint noisy when driven[unable to locate useing mot methods,advise further investigation]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,858 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 127,857 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,885 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Fail 13 Dec 2017 117,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,875 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss.bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,250 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,113 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,487 miles

front arm rear bushes starting to de bond

front cv gators perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 44,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front bald inner & outer edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,999 miles

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

nearside front bald inner & outer edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,667 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VA03 HUH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VA03 HUH, 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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VA03 HUH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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