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AU04 XFY

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,115 mi
Last recorded107,115 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 107,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,925 miles

damage to outer wall nearside rear tyre

possible pin-hole leak offside outer cv gaitor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

damage to outer wall nearside rear tyre

possible pin-hole leak offside outer cv gaitor

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,881 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 51,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XFY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

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

Is AU04 XFY safe to buy?

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