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2004 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV04HNP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 26 Mar 2025
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 188,700 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 188,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,051 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,234 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,366 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,092 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust baffle broken up
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 27 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,440 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,189 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,792 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,664 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 27 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,322 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 27 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 27 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,382 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011 27 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,599 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2010 27 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,667 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009 27 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,630 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,910 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 27 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!
OV04HNP was registered on 2004-03-31
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