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AR04 CEU

2004 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,912 mi
Last recorded100,912 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,912 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper o/s damage

Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,453 miles

tread on both rear tyres is starting to crack.

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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AR04 CEU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR04 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 CEU registered?

AR04 CEU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is AR04 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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