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AP04 LOJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,174 mi
Last recorded181,174 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 181,174 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 176,351 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts rears and fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 174,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 171,149 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 169,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,164 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 168,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 163,874 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 163,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 159,231 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 154,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 150,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 142,526 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 139,332 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 139,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 131,137 miles

O/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 20 May 2011 118,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,678 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 93,453 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 81,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,132 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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AP04 LOJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP04 LOJ, 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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What year was AP04 LOJ registered?

AP04 LOJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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