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B23 NVE

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,554 mi
Last recorded106,554 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 NVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 92,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,747 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,029 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,771 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,562 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,665 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,664 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 54,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,251 miles

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2012 34,293 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 28,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 26,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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B23 NVE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B23 NVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 NVE registered?

B23 NVE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is B23 NVE safe to buy?

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