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T33 SDB

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,171 mi
Last recorded155,171 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 SDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 155,171 miles

bad engine oil leak

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads low

both front tyres very low tread badly worn on edges strong advise o/s

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

both rear shocker covers insecure

brake pad warning light on

e/m/l light on

engine stabilizer worn

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2017 155,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bad engine oil leak

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads low

both front tyres very low tread badly worn on edges strong advise o/s

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

both rear shocker covers insecure

brake pad warning light on

e/m/l light on

engine stabilizer worn

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,188 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both outter cv boots slightly deteriorated

dampness under the engine

Fail 21 Jan 2016 125,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both outter cv boots slightly deteriorated

dampness under the engine

Pass 13 Jun 2014 147,335 miles

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both outter c.v boots contaminated (not split)

chip in windscreen zone B

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads getting low)

rear brake discs corroded and badly pitted and pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2013 139,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,772 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 114,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 96,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,782 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,862 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2008 81,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,469 miles

exhaust getting rusty in places

front disc pads look to be getting worn

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,484 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 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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T33 SDB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T33 SDB, 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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T33 SDB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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