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AR04 ERX

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

248,890 mi
Last recorded248,890 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ERX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 248,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 248,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 248,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 234,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 234,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 215,075 miles

Engine under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 215,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 225/45/ZR17 (4.1.D.1a)

Engine under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 192,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 167,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 167,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,718 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,460 miles

Advise n s rear tyre on 2mm and going outof shape.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,728 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)

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 ERX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR04 ERX, 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 AR04 ERX registered?

AR04 ERX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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