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VA03 HZL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,613 mi
Last recorded200,613 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 200,613 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2017 200,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 193,821 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 193,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 185,325 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 185,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 176,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 176,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,321 miles

Both rear tryes slightly perished.

Exhaust centre mounting insecure.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspect n/s/f outer pad is an inner, recommend investigation.

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

o/s inner arch liner insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2011 19,827 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,124 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,124 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread stepping

offside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,762 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

surface of front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,337 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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VA03 HZL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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