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WM53 MKN

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,780 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

radiator signs of leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator signs of leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,832 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,929 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,955 miles

N/S/F brake discs very corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S mirror glass cracked.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to view rear inner brake pads.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,955 miles

N/S/F brake discs very corroded.

O/S mirror glass cracked.

Unable to view rear inner brake pads.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,065 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,065 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WM53 MKN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM53 MKN, 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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WM53 MKN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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