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AJ04 XSR

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,995 mi
Last recorded153,995 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 153,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Most Of The Suspension Corroded and underseal

Rear Boot Lock deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 152,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 152,025 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 149,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 147,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 145,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 141,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 27 Apr 2021 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 4 May 2020 139,275 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

extensive underbody protection

Fail 30 Apr 2020 139,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and beam image poor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside head lamp aim on lowest permitted

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

extensive underbody protection

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,472 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 134,472 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,999 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Osf outer c.v gaiter perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,999 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Osf outer c.v gaiter perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,135 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,710 miles

grease around o/s cv boot

n/s rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 28 May 2010 86,129 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,372 miles

front tyres getting low and worn on both edges

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,372 miles

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

front tyres getting low and worn on both edges

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 70,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,361 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 XSR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ04 XSR, 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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AJ04 XSR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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