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2004 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FD04FWM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 14 Dec 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,382 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 207,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 204,849 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,623 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,285 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 199,551 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 5 Jun 202611 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 199,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,375 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 194,246 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear back plate heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear back plate heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 189,983 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 180,120 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 178,337 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 178,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 171,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
21 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 171,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 153,402 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 132,470 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 132,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,281 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,468 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2009 5 Jun 20264 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,371 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2008 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD04FWM was registered on 2004-05-17
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