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AX04 EAA

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,474 mi
Last recorded214,474 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 EAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 214,474 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 214,262 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 195,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 195,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 183,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 175,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions very clean 0.04k

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2017 167,659 miles

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

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

diesel emissions very clean 0.07k

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,705 miles

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

emissions very clean 0.04k

Pass 29 Oct 2015 151,415 miles

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

emissions very clean 0.01k

Pass 25 Oct 2014 138,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,676 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 106,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2011 93,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

number plates not standard

offside front tyre deep cut to side wall

underbody cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2011 93,750 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

number plates not standard

offside front tyre deep cut to side wall

underbody cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,354 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2010 86,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,856 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 EAA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

AX04 EAA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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