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2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,996 mi
Last recorded157,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 157,996 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 157,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 152,193 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 22 Dec 2016 139,190 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 139,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,711 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,607 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 61,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,538 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 VPN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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