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P333 EST

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,110 mi
Last recorded158,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 EST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 158,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 158,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 153,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,500 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 132,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 122,226 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Units Have Been Lowered Suspension Extremely Stiff

Nail In Off Side Rear Tyre

Nearside rear tyre has small chunk taken out of side wall!

Fail 18 Oct 2011 122,226 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Units Have Been Lowered Suspension Extremely Stiff

Nail In Off Side Rear Tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has small chunk taken out of side wall!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,952 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,913 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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P333 EST is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P333 EST, 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 P333 EST registered?

P333 EST is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is P333 EST safe to buy?

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