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XLJ 685X

2004 Audi A3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 685X
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,019 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,579 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 101,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 89,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 79,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2010 59,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,803 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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XLJ 685X is a 2004 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLJ 685X, 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 XLJ 685X registered?

XLJ 685X is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is XLJ 685X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 685X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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