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AJ04 XVM

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,039 mi
Last recorded180,039 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 180,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 173,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 166,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 157,914 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)

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 154,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 154,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 149,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc,s are liped

Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc,s are liped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,743 miles

slight wear on front discs and brake pads

Fail 16 Jun 2010 127,743 miles

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

slight wear on front discs and brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 97,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 97,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,997 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 XVM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ04 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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