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WM53 NVD

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,161 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom subframe (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,161 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom subframe (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,593 miles

Nearside 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)

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,361 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,361 miles

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

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

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

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 30 Mar 2011 60,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,656 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,656 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,320 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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WM53 NVD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM53 NVD, 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 WM53 NVD registered?

WM53 NVD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is WM53 NVD safe to buy?

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