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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T33 APAMOT history

T33 APA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 215,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
215,601 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 APA was last recorded at 215,601 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 5,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,809 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,792 miles
Average per year
8,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 215,601 miles
  • 2022 – 209,809 miles
  • 2021 – 203,308 miles
  • 2020 – 201,660 miles
  • 2019 – 199,989 miles
  • 2018 – 196,802 miles
  • 2017 – 191,700 miles
  • 2016 – 186,732 miles
  • 2015 – 167,955 miles
  • 2014 – 159,213 miles
  • 2013 – 156,189 miles
  • 2012 – 154,436 miles
  • 2011 – 145,868 miles
  • 2010 – 123,259 miles
  • 2009 – 103,571 miles
  • 2008 – 83,583 miles
  • 2007 – 64,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,601 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,601 miles (+5,792)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    215,601 miles
    Test number
    682343227076
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    209,809 miles
    Test number
    781486105545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,809 miles (+6,501)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,809 miles
    Test number
    114424126403
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,308 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    203,308 miles
    Test number
    773860637533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,660 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    201,660 miles
    Test number
    884679457563
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass199,989 miles (+3,187)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    199,989 miles
    Test number
    685394230068
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,802 miles (+5,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    196,802 miles
    Test number
    740547273971
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,700 miles (+4,968)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    191,700 miles
    Test number
    478277994874
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement inner (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened movement in mount - ( low suspension spring and shock absorber ) (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brake disc covers rusty / corroded - heavy (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front required soon - front both worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter allwipers worn slight - washers direction
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no engine management light on - vehicle beeping / gong for approx 2 / 5 mins (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass186,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    186,732 miles
    Test number
    522035235355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail186,732 miles (+18,777)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,732 miles
    Test number
    522863717977
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass167,955 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    167,955 miles
    Test number
    183306282539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,213 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    159,213 miles
    Test number
    229842844454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    719089643111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,186 miles (+1,750)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,186 miles
    Test number
    206489843471
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass154,436 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    154,436 miles
    Test number
    556529842116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail154,339 miles (+8,471)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,339 miles
    Test number
    815505142131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass145,868 miles (+22,609)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,868 miles
    Test number
    286896241136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    721882640138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail123,259 miles (+19,688)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    890102940175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass103,571 miles (+113)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    270082149122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to both front tyres side walls

  21. Fail103,458 miles (+19,875)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    223289639178
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront cv joint noisy
    • NoteSlight damage to both front tyres side walls

  22. Pass83,583 miles (+18,788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    980484798081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,795 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    670030287007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T33 APA

Does T33 APA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T33 APA expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T33 APA?
The MOT on T33 APA expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T33 APA done?
T33 APA was recorded at 215,601 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 8,990 miles a year.
Has T33 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 APA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T33 APA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T33 APA find?
T33 APA passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush.

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