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AU51 SAN

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,727 mi
Last recorded212,727 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 SAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 212,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 208,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 198,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 191,681 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 191,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 170,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 147,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 147,216 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,861 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 131,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 114,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2009 101,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 101,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 98,480 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on tread surface

Fail 17 May 2007 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise front tyres getting low nsf 322mm osf 433mm

Pass 17 May 2007 75,452 miles

advise front tyres getting low nsf 322mm osf 433mm

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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AU51 SAN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU51 SAN, 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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AU51 SAN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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