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X23 JLW

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 58,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,624 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,840 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and osf linkage ball joint covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 46,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,817 miles

slight demage to front tyres side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,740 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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X23 JLW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X23 JLW, 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 X23 JLW registered?

X23 JLW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is X23 JLW safe to buy?

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