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AV04 MXB

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2026 133,199 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp broken

general under body corrosion

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 132,742 miles

outer sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,090 miles

Handbrake slightly loose

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 125,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2021 125,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,211 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 120,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 May 2019 111,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 103,285 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,512 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,021 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 MXB 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 81.8%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

AV04 MXB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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