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S33 FKA

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,977 mi
Last recorded149,977 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 FKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 149,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 146,910 miles

both center-rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f alloy wheel welded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 146,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both center-rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f alloy wheel welded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,412 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f bodywork/bumper damage

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small play both front lower arm rear bushes. perished/worn

small play n/s/f top mount

Fail 23 Feb 2022 146,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f bodywork/bumper damage

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small play both front lower arm rear bushes. perished/worn

small play n/s/f top mount

Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 140,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,497 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 94,351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 85,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,390 miles

cracks in front number plate

offside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to body cords

Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in front number plate

offside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to body cords

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,155 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,152 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,196 miles

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

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

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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S33 FKA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S33 FKA, 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 S33 FKA registered?

S33 FKA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is S33 FKA safe to buy?

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