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AP04 VBY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,797 mi
Last recorded92,797 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,497 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Top cover for shock, loose

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Washers blocked

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,958 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,266 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,989 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut out of sidewall not showing cords

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 VBY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

AP04 VBY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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