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M33 EXX

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 EXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 125,285 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly off-shape

Airbag light indicating a fault

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wiper blade worn

Slight knocking noise from steering rack but no free play

Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,277 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Airbag light indicating a fault

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r tyre slightly off-shape

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,029 miles

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

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

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

airbag light is on

exhaust has a small leak

noise from steering rack but has no free play

Fail 8 Jan 2013 121,029 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light is on

exhaust has a small leak

noise from steering rack but has no free play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 110,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 96,404 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 17 Dec 2010 96,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 85,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 77,318 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,318 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 69,211 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,139 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 63,138 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M33 EXX is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 M33 EXX, 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 29 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 EXX registered?

M33 EXX is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is M33 EXX safe to buy?

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