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A3 JWU

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,749 mi
Last recorded174,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 174,749 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 174,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 168,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 163,924 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 158,843 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 153,959 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 153,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 149,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 137,772 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 128,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 128,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,001 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 105,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 105,675 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,237 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 78,421 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,173 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,607 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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A3 JWU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A3 JWU, 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 A3 JWU registered?

A3 JWU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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