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AX04 DYJ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,316 mi
Last recorded210,316 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 210,316 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

accident damage to o/s/f sill.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 209,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

accident damage to o/s/f sill.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 192,179 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

eml illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 192,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lights no visible pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 185,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 167,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 156,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 135,336 miles

Airbag light constantly illuiminated

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 122,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 122,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 110,199 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 110,199 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 98,188 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,822 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 DYJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AX04 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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