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323 VKJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration323 VKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 68,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,604 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 36,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 61,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,325 miles

Central Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,673 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks in the sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2013 54,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 51,290 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 46,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,720 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 32,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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323 VKJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2004 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 93,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 323 VKJ, 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 22 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 323 VKJ registered?

323 VKJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is 323 VKJ safe to buy?

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