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AF04 VUS

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,270 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2023 172,211 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,480 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,473 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit set at 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,731 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 53,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 53,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 51,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,082 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 VUS is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF04 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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