MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle Corroded
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle Corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front CV Boot Deteriorated
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil sensor warning light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer both sills require repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer both sill requires repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps - ( both ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( smoke / vapour / fumes - slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( all worn slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( all worn slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column deformed but serviceable Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( Steering column top bearing slightly worn ) (2.3 (a) (i))
inter cooler pipe insecure - touching drive belt / components )
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipers slight worn but still clearing screen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brakes worn !
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AB04 ZRB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 AB04 ZRB, 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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AB04 ZRB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2004.
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