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AW04 JYJ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 JYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 126,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside outer constant velocity gaiter small clip loose

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,578 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE HAS 2 NAILS IN TREAD

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

N/S/R TYRE HAS OUTER WALL DAMAGE

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,874 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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AW04 JYJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AW04 JYJ, 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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AW04 JYJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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