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AD53 DXJ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,390 mi
Last recorded152,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 152,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 136,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,579 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,006 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,222 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,938 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 19,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,049 miles

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

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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AD53 DXJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AD53 DXJ, 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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AD53 DXJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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