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A3 JKU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,750 miles

suspect o/s/r brake sticking when hot,free on test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

suspect o/s/r brake sticking when hot,free on test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,825 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 7 May 2008 38,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Brake Discs have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,503 miles

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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A3 JKU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 JKU, 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 A3 JKU registered?

A3 JKU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is A3 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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