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A20 CST

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 71,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 71,669 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,182 miles

Front both sides wing panel bubble of corrossion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,746 miles

advise front n0 plate starting to fade advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2022 62,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise front n0 plate starting to fade advise to replace

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,145 miles

advise n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,088 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 38,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,693 miles

underbody floor damaged at nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2016 6,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,111 miles

Damage to floor on underside of car at nearside.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 5,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,187 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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A20 CST is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 CST, 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 A20 CST registered?

A20 CST is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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