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AV04 XTW

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,081 mi
Last recorded157,081 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 157,081 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 2 Feb 2015 144,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 131,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,777 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012
Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

ns outer cv boot clip detatched

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,878 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 84,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 13 May 2008 78,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XTW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

AV04 XTW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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