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S33 MGP

2005 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi S379,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 MGP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,051 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side rust

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,793 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,790 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 81,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 73,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,019 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 56,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 51,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,685 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 42,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 26,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,969 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,403 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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S33 MGP is a 2005 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S33 MGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S33 MGP registered?

S33 MGP is a 2005 Audi S3, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is S33 MGP safe to buy?

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