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AX04 CEU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,955 mi
Last recorded146,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 CEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 146,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has 15mm wide corroded lip on inner face

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

in-car headlight adjusters not working

slight engine oil leak to rear of cylinder head

very light mist of oil on n/s/f shock

Fail 25 May 2016 146,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

very light mist of oil on n/s/f shock

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has 15mm wide corroded lip on inner face

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

in-car headlight adjusters not working

slight engine oil leak to rear of cylinder head

Pass 28 May 2015 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

in car headlight adjusters not working

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

signs that n/s/r brake disc has got hot

Pass 20 May 2014 133,272 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 133,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 127,644 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 121,248 miles

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 104,084 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 86,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,037 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 14 Apr 2008 53,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,891 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 CEU 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 AX04 CEU, 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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AX04 CEU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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