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WR04 UBD

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 UBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 134,199 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 134,199 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,933 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 72,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2013 66,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MISSFIRE @ IDLE > INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SUSPECT ENGING MOUNTING PROBLEM > MOVEMENT AT IDLE + EXHAUST FAULT DUE TO MOVEMENT

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,959 miles

EM light on

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,704 miles

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

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

Nearside front windscreen washer not working.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,567 miles

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

rear brake application on limits

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,204 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,204 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f wing

nail in n/s/r tyre

plastic undertray fitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,597 miles

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,001 miles

wiper blade o/side front deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WR04 UBD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR04 UBD, 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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WR04 UBD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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