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XX04 RBY

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,228 mi
Last recorded154,228 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,228 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear chiled seat fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,069 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slight smear

nearside rear light unit cracked

signs of offside rear brake disc over heated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,219 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 98,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cooling level on minium

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in o/s of windscreen

pitting on front inner brake discs

some age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2008 48,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 48,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

stone chip windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,590 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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XX04 RBY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XX04 RBY, 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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XX04 RBY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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