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WH04 ASU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,607 mi
Last recorded130,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 ASU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 130,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower control arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 128,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch within 30cm of top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower control arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 127,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 124,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 108,450 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 108,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 101,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 97,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,986 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,016 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,954 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WH04 ASU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WH04 ASU, 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 WH04 ASU registered?

WH04 ASU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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The MOT history for WH04 ASU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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