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AV04 DUY

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brakes sticking

Fail 7 Mar 2019 131,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brakes sticking

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 129,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,990 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,789 miles

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

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,789 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 104,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,117 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 63,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,331 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,844 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 DUY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DUY, 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 DUY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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