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AX53 OVW

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,407 mi
Last recorded196,407 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 196,407 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 196,407 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 192,078 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust centre clamp slightly deteriorated

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

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 192,078 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust centre clamp slightly deteriorated

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

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 186,400 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2014 176,442 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking and starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 176,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking and starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 174,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside and nearside rear shocker casing covers insicure

Fail 20 Nov 2013 174,268 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside and nearside rear shocker casing covers insicure

Pass 24 Nov 2012 165,320 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 156,370 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 156,370 miles

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 145,191 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)

smoke test close to spec

Pass 7 Jun 2010 119,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,649 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,021 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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AX53 OVW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver 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 AX53 OVW, 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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AX53 OVW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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