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WJ04 SRV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,308 mi
Last recorded143,308 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 143,308 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 140,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 136,654 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LENSES DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 130,317 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

front brake flexis deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2019 130,317 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

front brake flexis deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 127,289 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front door need double push to close securely

Fail 9 Aug 2018 127,289 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front door need double push to close securely

Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested for roughness/tyre condition not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,657 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,038 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,251 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,280 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 80,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,459 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 53,881 miles

advise both front wishbone arm rear bushs worn

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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WJ04 SRV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ04 SRV, 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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WJ04 SRV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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