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AU04 AAA

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,309 mi
Last recorded137,309 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,309 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 121,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Unable to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 68,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,237 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,758 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,163 miles

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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AU04 AAA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AU04 AAA, 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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AU04 AAA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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