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WG53 WDK

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 143,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 135,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc overheated due to service brake binding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing dangerously low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 125,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc overheated due to service brake binding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing dangerously low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 118,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box,and by the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi and rear silencer (just acceptable) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,570 miles

Rear brake discs corroded (Pads ok)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,606 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly worn on edges but not part of the main tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly worn on edges but not part of the main tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,025 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)

brake discs rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,736 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,002 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 19,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,450 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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WG53 WDK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG53 WDK, 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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WG53 WDK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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