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AD04 ROW

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ROW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 143,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 137,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 129,141 miles

front tyres close to limit

o/s sill damaged at front

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,711 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,055 miles

brake pipes corroded

front pads low

front reg plate faded

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,403 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,076 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,860 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,823 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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AD04 ROW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD04 ROW, 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 ROW registered?

AD04 ROW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is AD04 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ROW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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