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AP53 VMM

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,223 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

NSF WIPER BLADE IS IN VERY POOR CONDITION BUT STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE CUT IN THE TEAD DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,871 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILDS SEAT FITTED

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,871 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILDS SEAT FITTED

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,620 miles

n/s front inner cv boot has small leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,176 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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AP53 VMM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP53 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

AP53 VMM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is AP53 VMM safe to buy?

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