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AU53 UDT

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,900 mi
Last recorded177,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 177,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

covers under car

Pass 30 Jun 2016 167,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

covers under car

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,755 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2014 150,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 133,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 128,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 120,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,863 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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AU53 UDT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 UDT, 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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AU53 UDT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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