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AU04 RVM

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 RVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 136,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 128,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 128,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,303 miles

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

engine light on.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,303 miles

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2009 45,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,130 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,266 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 RVM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RVM, 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 AU04 RVM registered?

AU04 RVM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 RVM safe to buy?

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