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185D497

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,485 mi
Last recorded15,485 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185D497
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,852 miles

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)

offside front tyre under inflated

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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185D497 is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 185D497, 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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What year was 185D497 registered?

185D497 is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is 185D497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185D497 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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