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AR04 ONV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,898 mi
Last recorded214,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ONV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 214,898 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 209,143 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 204,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 197,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 189,728 miles

front bumper grills missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 189,715 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure cv boot clip (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing in car (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure cv boot clip (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing in car (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front bumper grills missing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,444 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 179,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,684 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 149,727 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 20 May 2013 149,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 8 May 2013 148,999 miles

Nearside 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2012 137,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,609 miles

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

front disc's worn/lipped,change at next pad change.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,515 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,723 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 90,723 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,688 miles

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

signs of oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2008 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

signs of oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,111 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 76,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ONV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ONV, 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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AR04 ONV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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