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AO04 RNF

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

182,195 mi
Last recorded182,195 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 182,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 182,195 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 171,843 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 171,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 165,766 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 165,765 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 160,028 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 7 Apr 2014 160,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 135,184 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 135,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 121,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,089 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber top badly corroded

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 110,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber top badly corroded

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,490 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,083 miles

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

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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AO04 RNF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO04 RNF, 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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AO04 RNF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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