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M33 DHR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 DHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,225 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,799 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 92,799 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2017 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

steering has slight play at fixings

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,409 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

steering has slight play at fixings

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,894 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,326 miles

Sight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Sight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,096 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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M33 DHR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 M33 DHR, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M33 DHR registered?

M33 DHR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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