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AV04 DSE

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 115,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 115,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,835 miles

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)

offside rear tyre cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Fail 16 Apr 2011 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

offside rear tyre cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,785 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 DSE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSE, 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 AV04 DSE registered?

AV04 DSE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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