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AU04 VMF

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 144,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs incorrect ones for vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2018 133,244 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs incorrect ones for vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,369 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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)

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,931 miles

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)

both rear indicators fading

n/s/f tyre 3mm and inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm and inner edge close to cords

undertray insecure

vehicle emits white smoke under acceleration

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,372 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,080 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,514 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,142 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,142 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,552 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corodded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,635 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,635 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,423 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 17 Feb 2009 41,753 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,224 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,996 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 VMF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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