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A3 XHL

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear outer sills corrosion under paint and front bottom of wings

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,959 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 100,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,860 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shock absorbers casings corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,770 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Signs of discs being hot (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 90,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,403 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,882 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 XHL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

A3 XHL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is A3 XHL safe to buy?

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