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A3 LWX

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 147,826 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 142,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also slight damage on outside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,268 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside rear drop links upper joints broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also slight damage on outside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,355 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,549 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 42,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,932 miles

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

small crack in n/s part of windscreen

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 LWX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A3 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

A3 LWX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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