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XCZ 9163

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,266 mi
Last recorded145,266 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 9163
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,266 miles

Both sides front shockers casing corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror case loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under car rear under body and under body components corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 145,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front shockers casing corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror case loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under car rear under body and under body components corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,805 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT SHOKERS CASING CORRODED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER CAR REAR ( BODY / SUSPENSION / BRAKE PIPE / EXHAUST ) SURFACE CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Nov 2021 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT SHOKERS CASING CORRODED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER CAR REAR ( BODY / SUSPENSION / BRAKE PIPE / EXHAUST ) SURFACE CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,645 miles

age related surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,066 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

slight oil leak from sump plug

Fail 27 Nov 2019 123,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,760 miles

both rear tyres mishaped on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,237 miles

coolant low

front brake pads look low

offside rear disc corroded

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,087 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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XCZ 9163 is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XCZ 9163, 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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What year was XCZ 9163 registered?

XCZ 9163 is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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