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AD03 HYL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 113,357 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

N/s/f wheel buckled

O/s/f and N/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 13 May 2015 100,911 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2014 96,180 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 96,179 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 88,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,387 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 83,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

airbag warning light on.

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack.

rear brake discs rust pitted in inner face.

Pass 30 May 2012 83,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

airbag warning light on.

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack.

rear brake discs rust pitted in inner face.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,496 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 20 May 2010 71,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2010 71,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,832 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 May 2008 54,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 May 2007 47,450 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

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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AD03 HYL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 HYL, 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 AD03 HYL registered?

AD03 HYL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AD03 HYL safe to buy?

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