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AD04 HFT

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,459 mi
Last recorded198,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 198,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 186,341 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 186,341 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 172,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front/rear ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 142,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,310 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 135,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 135,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 130,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 127,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 127,395 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 114,136 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,677 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 HFT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD04 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

AD04 HFT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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