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AV04 CBY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,706 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wings corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear on inner shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wings corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,678 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front wheel arches corroded

M.I.L on but too old

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

Offside under tray damp, possible fuel leak, advise further investigation

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,130 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut not to cords and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,957 miles

both front sill edges corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2020 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around small end, visable on lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

both front sill edges corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 39,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,924 miles

Both rear tyres perished and also only have 2mm tread left

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sat-Nav cradle on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,924 miles

Both rear tyres perished and also only have 2mm tread left

Sat-Nav cradle on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 33,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 33,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,080 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Undershield and underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,388 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,622 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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AV04 CBY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV04 CBY, 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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AV04 CBY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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