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AP53 JRX

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 156,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 15 Jan 2020 151,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,319 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear Tyres perished

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Jan 2018 135,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear Tyres perished

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 124,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,868 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)

offside rear tyre has un-even wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2016 111,452 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear tyre has un-even wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,252 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 100,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 97,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 97,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,453 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2010 92,780 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,311 miles

front number plate broken at bottom area.

nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres between 2.50 and 3.0mm.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,396 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 4 Jan 2008 75,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 75,613 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 58,309 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,309 miles

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

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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AP53 JRX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP53 JRX, 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 AP53 JRX registered?

AP53 JRX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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