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AP53 VNM

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,878 mi
Last recorded144,878 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 138,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,855 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 137,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 135,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 132,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,551 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 127,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,226 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 124,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,979 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted so visual check only.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear bump stop perished away allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear bump stop has perished away allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

trailer wiring socket test shows nearside indicator to be not working

Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,814 miles

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

offside rear bump stop perished,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

wipers smear slightly,and nearside judders slightly.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear bump stop perished,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

wipers smear slightly,and nearside judders slightly.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,624 miles

nearside rear bump stop perished,causing dust cover to drop down on shock absorber.

slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VNM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

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