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AD53 DXX

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 158,041 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 158,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possibly flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

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

boot open warning light on. but boot is secure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 145,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 137,637 miles

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

rear bumpstops worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,280 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 574,405 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,047 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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AD53 DXX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD53 DXX, 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 AD53 DXX registered?

AD53 DXX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AD53 DXX safe to buy?

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