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AJ04 AVG

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,786 mi
Last recorded210,786 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 AVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 210,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 210,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 203,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 203,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2020 201,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 189,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 189,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb incorrect fit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main bulb incorrect fit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 177,746 miles

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

engine coolant low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,262 miles

offside and nearside main beam bulbs incorrect fit/aim

Pass 17 Mar 2016 151,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 151,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 133,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 115,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,432 miles

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

front brake disc wear close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,603 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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AJ04 AVG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ04 AVG, 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 AJ04 AVG registered?

AJ04 AVG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AJ04 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 AVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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