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AV04 WHF

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,984 mi
Last recorded152,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 WHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 152,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 148,008 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 146,077 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2019 146,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2019 145,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2018 137,328 miles

both front console bushes splitting

both front outer cv boots slightly split

Pass 7 Oct 2017 131,584 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front arm rear bushes splitting

both front outer cv boots starting to split

both rear spring corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,522 miles

front no plate to be replaced asap / damaged

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak

n/s/r damper has an insecure casing

rear brake pads looking very low , inners

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brake examination on rear axle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 116,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate to be replaced asap / damaged

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak

n/s/r damper has an insecure casing

rear brake pads looking very low , inners

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brake examination on rear axle

Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,530 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 87,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,283 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 WHF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

AV04 WHF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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