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WN04 VZL

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 VZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 200,000 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 190,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 181,855 miles

All 4 tyres inner edges worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 175,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 167,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 153,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,089 miles

exhaust has slight blow from front flexi

Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 128,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,608 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Dec 2013 117,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,834 miles

air bag warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,143 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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WN04 VZL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WN04 VZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN04 VZL registered?

WN04 VZL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WN04 VZL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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