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AU04 VNC

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake vacuum pipes repaired

Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake vacuum pipes repaired

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,267 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,855 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,355 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,816 miles

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

rear tyres perished slightly outer walls

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,997 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,844 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,172 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,853 miles

all tyres perishing.

slight damage on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,706 miles

tyre walls perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,862 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 VNC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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