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X28 ACS

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,321 mi
Last recorded211,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 ACS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 211,321 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2019 211,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2018 185,318 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm and wearing lumpy on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 185,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm and wearing lumpy on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,003 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 117,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,339 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,255 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lense is damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r lamp lense is damaged

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,250 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lense is damaged.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,415 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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X28 ACS is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X28 ACS, 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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X28 ACS is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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