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AF04 VVE

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,873 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 123,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 120,285 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK UPPER GAITOR IN POOR CONDITION

VERY HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAKS

WASHERS POOR

Pass 15 May 2016 116,396 miles

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)

Oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 112,127 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 18 May 2015 112,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 23 May 2014 104,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 104,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 96,336 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 84,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,124 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 VVE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVE, 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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AF04 VVE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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