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WJ04 XKM

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 156,168 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 15 Mar 2022 156,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper damage

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint attachment bolt sheared off

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,901 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint attachment bolt sheared off

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive but not felt through steering ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,820 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front and rear brake issues (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected due to non standard light wiring configuration (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected due to non standard light wiring configuration (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint attachment bolt sheared off

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive but not felt through steering ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,660 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicators stop flashing when other lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear application imbalance at 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger door internal handle broken

Pass 31 Dec 2018 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 109,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,837 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,867 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,758 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,533 miles

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

brake Pad warning light illuminated

o/s/r tyre low inflation

slight play engine mount

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake Pad warning light illuminated

o/s/r tyre low inflation

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,567 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 47,588 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,199 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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WJ04 XKM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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