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AD04 MSD

2021 Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,429 mi
Last recorded45,429 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI45,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3 Sport 30 TDI
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2025 121,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 121,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,839 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,837 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 13,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,635 miles

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,695 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 94,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded and blowing at front flexi and back box

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,166 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi(cat) (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi(cat) (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI?

Based on 1,251 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
9,935
Miles/Year
532
On UK Roads
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AD04 MSD is a 2021 Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 45,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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AD04 MSD is a 2021 Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI, first registered on 23 February 2021.

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