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A3 LJX

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 100,652 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,160 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,074 miles

traction control light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,811 miles

stability and control warning light

Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (1.7.5a)

stability and control warning light

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,931 miles

stability and control warning light

Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stability and control warning light

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,374 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 27,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,758 miles

Front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm, inner side

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

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 LJX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A3 LJX, 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 A3 LJX registered?

A3 LJX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is A3 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LJX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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