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AU04 VMH

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,808 mi
Last recorded147,808 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,808 miles

Rear shock boots detached

throttle pedal broken

Fail 5 Feb 2020 147,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar n/s drop link loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock boot ring loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

throttle pedal broken

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,738 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall has small cuts

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,469 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,109 miles

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

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 VMH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU04 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

AU04 VMH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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