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A3 XLJ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,899 mi
Last recorded130,899 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 130,899 miles

Slight leak from exhaust

Pass 9 May 2018 122,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2018 122,834 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2017 111,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 111,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 102,757 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 97,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2015 97,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 89,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,079 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limits.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,002 miles

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

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 XLJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

A3 XLJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is A3 XLJ safe to buy?

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