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AD04 LEO

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,001 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 150,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,391 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake sticking on

Fail 3 Dec 2018 143,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake sticking on

Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 140,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,752 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 130,750 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock dust covers insecure

o/s/front tyre void of tread to outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 121,121 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock dust covers insecure

o/s/front tyre void of tread to outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,326 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 108,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear shock dust cover insecure

o/s/rear tyre void of tread to inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,450 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 64,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 64,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 56,186 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AD04 LEO is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD04 LEO, 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 AD04 LEO registered?

AD04 LEO is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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