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AF04 VJV

2004 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,116 mi
Last recorded189,116 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 189,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 177,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 173,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front inner side wall deteriorating

Nearside rear tyrewearing inner edge & close to wear indicators

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Mar 2019 173,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front inner side wall deteriorating

Nearside rear tyrewearing inner edge & close to wear indicators

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,721 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml lamp on

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 165,645 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 146,444 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 146,442 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/f outer sill damaged

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,545 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/f outer sill damaged

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 127,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,383 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 56,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,044 miles

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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AF04 VJV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AF04 VJV, 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 AF04 VJV registered?

AF04 VJV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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