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WH04 SJH

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,539 mi
Last recorded155,539 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 SJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 155,539 miles

Central Exhaust clamp

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded- protectors deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside front to rear and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers dust protectors deteriorated both sides

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 135,311 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 113,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken low part of road spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside off tyre side wall cracking and separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre in centre is below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre in centre is below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 103,675 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,437 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,196 miles

Advise drivers side view mirror has cracks - still clear vision to rear

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,266 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,266 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres splitting slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

near side rear seat belt slight sticking on retractor

washers could do with a little adjustment

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

near side rear seat belt slight sticking on retractor

washers could do with a little adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,374 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily perished and tread splitting ( strong advise ) 225-45-17z

Nearside rear tyre perished and tread begining to split 225-45-17z

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and tread splitting, with a nail in the shoulder ( strong advise ) 225-45-17z

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,697 miles

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

nail on o/side rear tyre outer

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 SJH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WH04 SJH, 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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WH04 SJH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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