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AF04 DDV

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,089 mi
Last recorded161,089 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 161,089 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

slight dulling of both headlamps

steering light on

Fail 1 Feb 2022 161,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

slight dulling of both headlamps

steering light on

Pass 9 Sep 2020 146,647 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 146,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

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

Offside full beam no pattern

Rear wiper arm missing

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,228 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 132,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,377 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre.not to cords.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre.not to cords.

front tyres wearing on edges.

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,347 miles

both sides front wishbone (rear) bushes have slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front wishbone (rear) bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre on limits

o/s/r tyre on lmits

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,594 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front wipers poor clearance

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

o/s/r child seat fitted seat belt checked as well as possible

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,182 miles

Both front tyres are perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,266 miles

Treads in both front tyres begining to crack.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,319 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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AF04 DDV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AF04 DDV, 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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AF04 DDV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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