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A3 NJM

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,136 mi
Last recorded215,136 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 215,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 215,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 199,604 miles

Exhaust baffles loose in backbox

Nearside Front Brake disc guard missing

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

Nearside Rear Bumpstop cover broken

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

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft anti-vibration damper rubber in incorrect place, causing direct contact with anti-rollbar

Pass 3 Jan 2019 181,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 181,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 181,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Also seems to have no kick-up/pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,944 miles

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

Offside front brake back plate breaking

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 27 Nov 2017 167,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

Offside front brake back plate breaking

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 12 Dec 2016 159,891 miles

Clutch vibration

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front suspension components rusty in general

Fail 19 Oct 2016 159,891 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake back plates corroded and broken

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2014 156,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 145,640 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,388 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 145,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,297 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,876 miles

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

air bag light on

front to rear brake pipes not visible over plastic trims to test

n/s/f discs has slight surface corrosion

o/s/r disc is corroded on outer surface of disc

Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

front to rear brake pipes not visible over plastic trims to test

n/s/f discs has slight surface corrosion

o/s/r disc is corroded on outer surface of disc

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,799 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 95,790 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front and rear tyres uneven tread pattern occuring

N/S/R seatbelt clasp cover broken

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

Rear exhaust box rattle

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,142 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 NJM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJM, 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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A3 NJM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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