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AD53 SZO

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 74,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 70,845 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 70,845 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,431 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,371 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,659 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,402 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 SZO is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

Is AD53 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SZO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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