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AA04 RSA

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,002 mi
Last recorded59,002 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 RSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,002 miles

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

airbag indicating fault.

brake indicators showing worn on dashbord

none alloys fitted, which are slightly small

plastic covers missing near the dash

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake indicators showing worn on dashbord

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,968 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 47,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,509 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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AA04 RSA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA04 RSA, 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 AA04 RSA registered?

AA04 RSA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is AA04 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 RSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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