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AX04 CDU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 CDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,347 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 163,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,264 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2018 149,264 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 3 May 2017 131,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,733 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,653 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,825 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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AX04 CDU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX04 CDU, 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 AX04 CDU registered?

AX04 CDU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is AX04 CDU safe to buy?

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