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WO04 VDG

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,928 mi
Last recorded154,928 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 154,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 139,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seep of grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

pad lamp and oil lamp on ( yellow)

Fail 16 Aug 2019 139,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seep of grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

pad lamp and oil lamp on ( yellow)

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre seriously perished cracked [poor condition]

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 25 Apr 2018 122,604 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre seriously perished cracked [poor condition]

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked between tread ;heavily perished with serious damage on outer sidewall [POOR CONDITION]

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked between tread ;heavily perished with serious damage on outer sidewall [POOR CONDITION]

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 7 May 2016 102,131 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 102,131 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,396 miles

Advise high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,114 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 87,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 87,089 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 83,987 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Main Beam Out Of Adjustment

Slight Ripple Wall Nearside Front Tyre

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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WO04 VDG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WO04 VDG, 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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WO04 VDG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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