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AD04 SWF

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 145,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 145,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front cut to outside of offside front tyre,not showing cords.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,637 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hose ferroles corroded

no visable lumination s.r.s lamp(tape on dash cluster)

o/s rear coil spring corroded

plastic covers fitted to n/s and o/s underside not allowing full inspection

slight brake bind n/s rear

Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front brake hose ferroles corroded

no visable lumination s.r.s lamp(tape on dash cluster)

o/s rear coil spring corroded

plastic covers fitted to n/s and o/s underside not allowing full inspection

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 134,054 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s h/lamp aim set on upper limit

no air bag lamp lumination

plastic under trays fitted

tape has been applied to dash area

Fail 7 Oct 2015 133,973 miles

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

Front brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s h/lamp aim set on upper limit

no air bag lamp lumination

plastic under trays fitted

tape has been applied to dash area

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,494 miles

no s r s lamp lumination

slight brake bind n/s rear

slight play n/s front lower ball joint(rubber slightly cut)

tape on dash cluster

Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,136 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,728 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 99,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside of vehicle covered in oil.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,185 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,570 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 55,480 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 SWF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

AD04 SWF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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