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AX53 OYP

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,747 mi
Last recorded139,747 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,747 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osr close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,738 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/side rear tyre near legal limit

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 131,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 131,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 122,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2016 118,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 117,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 89,365 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 May 2012 89,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,497 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 OYP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OYP, 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 AX53 OYP registered?

AX53 OYP is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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