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AR04 FVV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,908 mi
Last recorded206,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 206,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 194,611 miles

Near side front drive shaft outer gaitor badly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 188,876 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt WEEPING GREASE, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED! (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE IS WEARING ON BOTH EDGES!

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 183,200 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 4mmtread depth

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Apr 2014 167,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 161,808 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 161,808 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,136 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,944 miles

tyre pressures low/tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,063 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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 FVV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

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

Is AR04 FVV safe to buy?

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