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2004 AUDI A3
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- Registration OV04YGA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,247 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at the front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has a split in exhaust center box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb obviously fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at the front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,831 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,633 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,558 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,401 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,344 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021 27 Jun 20268 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,374 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,488 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,089 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,957 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,547 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,226 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,479 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,662 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 27 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,534 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,893 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202623 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,878 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202628 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,741 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2009 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!
OV04YGA was registered on 2004-08-24
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