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AD53 SZY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,701 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear pipe (7.1.2)

Wear to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

E M Lstaying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd exhaust pipe to box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,723 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,798 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,244 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 SZY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

AD53 SZY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AD53 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SZY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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