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VN03 HNJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,665 mi
Last recorded170,665 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 170,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine miss fire

Pass 2 May 2019 158,759 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 158,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 150,049 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring top rubber missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Rear suspension beam corroded

brake pipes rusty

brake vacuum pipe perished

corrosion forming on underdside of vehicle, front subframe and suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2018 150,049 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring top rubber missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Rear suspension beam corroded

brake pipes rusty

brake vacuum pipe perished

corrosion forming on underdside of vehicle, front subframe and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear axle beam corroded near the pivot eyes/mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced plus full of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle beam corroded near the pivot eyes/mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 129,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre showing wear.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vertical movement at both top mountings.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces,rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,802 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces,rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,162 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,627 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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VN03 HNJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN03 HNJ, 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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VN03 HNJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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