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LW04 RAE

2020 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,905 mi
Last recorded35,905 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 RAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 35,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 27,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 27,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 21,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 14,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,854 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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LW04 RAE is a 2020 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LW04 RAE, 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 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW04 RAE registered?

LW04 RAE is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2020.

Is LW04 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 RAE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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