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AV04 MWG

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,702 mi
Last recorded147,702 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 134,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,885 miles

both front tyres on legal requirment 1.6mm

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (on limit) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 113,879 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (on limit) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,494 miles

o/s & n/s headlamps have blue tint!

Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,438 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,629 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,796 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 57,670 miles

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

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

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 MWG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

AV04 MWG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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