MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
both outter cv boots slightly deteriorated
dampness under the engine
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
slight play in front lower arm bushes
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
exhaust getting rusty in places
front disc pads look to be getting worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was T33 SDB registered?
T33 SDB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is T33 SDB safe to buy?
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