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AD04 TVW

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,062 mi
Last recorded163,062 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 163,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 162,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil warning light flashed on

slight bearing noise

Fail 14 Nov 2016 149,482 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front low and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil warning sensor on

slight bearing noise from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/rear disc rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2015 134,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear disc rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2014 129,053 miles

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

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

neaeside front tyre has small cut on the outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,958 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 105,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2010 76,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 76,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,991 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 93,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 73,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

crack on windscreen no bigger than 40mm

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

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 TVW 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 63.2%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

AD04 TVW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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