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AV04 DPZ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 142,019 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Surface corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 127,302 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,735 miles

Engine misfire

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (non standard bulbs fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays limit inspection

Engine misfire

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of coolant leakage

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,606 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Service due

Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,606 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Service due

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,516 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing very low on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,485 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 DPZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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