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A3 XTM

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XTM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 84,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 83,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,950 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and wheel binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,844 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped (inner face)

front brake pads low (inner pad)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge also has multiple deep cuts on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge also heavily cracked and perished on inner sidewall some cracks very deep

rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads suspected as low advise wheel removal for closer inspection

Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,844 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped (inner face)

front brake pads low (inner pad)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge also has multiple deep cuts on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge also heavily cracked and perished on inner sidewall some cracks very deep

rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads suspected as low advise wheel removal for closer inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 74,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,993 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,993 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,505 miles

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

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

Pass 2 Dec 2012 53,797 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wall (inner) has deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2012 53,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wall (inner) has deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,824 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 XTM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

A3 XTM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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