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AO04 RNJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,622 mi
Last recorded123,622 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,622 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake wear light shows on dash ( pads )

engine management light shows on dash

oil level low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wiring stuck round drive shaft end

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

chassis under tray fitted obscuring under chassis inspection

eml displayed on dash

engine bay cover fitted

oil warning light displayed on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2015 110,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wiring stuck round drive shaft end

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

chassis under tray fitted obscuring under chassis inspection

eml displayed on dash

engine bay cover fitted

oil warning light displayed on dash

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,487 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,493 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,543 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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AO04 RNJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AO04 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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