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AO04 XKL

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,248 miles

os ns cv boots leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,165 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 79,849 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,019 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,868 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 32,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,502 miles

partial examination of o/s/r adult seat belt,(child seat fitted).

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 XKL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO04 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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