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AC04 FHW

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate slight rusted

Offside Rear back brake plate slight rusted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate slight rusted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear back brake plate slight rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,980 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,823 miles

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,691 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,290 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,243 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AC04 FHW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC04 FHW, 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 AC04 FHW registered?

AC04 FHW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is AC04 FHW safe to buy?

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