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2004 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration HT04XAF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 10 Jan 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,599 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,945 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,945 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,919 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,284 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,176 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,952 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacing bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,249 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 22 Jun 202610 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,643 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 22 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,979 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 22 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,191 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,563 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 22 Jun 202630 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,093 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014 22 Jun 20267 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,855 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 22 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,398 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 22 Jun 20269 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,039 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 22 Jun 202620 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,341 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010 22 Jun 202619 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,769 MI
22 Jun 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,769 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 22 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,618 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2008 22 Jun 202621 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT04XAF was registered on 2004-06-14
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