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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both outer sills corroded slightly
Central Exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bumper slightly damaged.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to limit. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1) Offside front tyre has 2.5mm tread remaining and worn on inner edge
3) Offside rear brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded
1) Offside front tyre has 2.5mm tread remaining and worn on inner edge
3) Offside rear brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Metal brake pipes to offside rear corroded slightly. 3
Offside front tyre worn close to limit. 2
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Metal brake pipes to offside rear corroded slightly. 3
Offside front tyre worn close to limit. 2
Nearside rear brake shows signs of binding and getting hot
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake shows signs of binding and getting hot
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear bumper damaged
Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly
Rear bumper damaged slightly
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly
Rear bumper damaged slightly
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear bumper and body work damaged.
(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.
(2) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.
(4) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
(5) Front brake pads worn down to limit.
(6) Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit.
(8) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(5) Front brake pads worn down to limit.
(6) Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit.
(8) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV04 VLW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?
AV04 VLW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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