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AD04 GHA

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 GHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,515 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 16 Jan 2020 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,507 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 100,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,627 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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AD04 GHA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD04 GHA, 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 AD04 GHA registered?

AD04 GHA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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