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AF04 HCJ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,690 mi
Last recorded155,690 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 155,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 148,775 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 139,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 133,609 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brakes ,pads look burned advise replacing

Pass 7 May 2013 126,039 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 12 May 2012 119,441 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2011 111,586 miles

rear brakes are bindinging slighty

Pass 1 May 2010 95,993 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted/full floor trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2010 95,993 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted/full floor trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 70,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 45,402 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,322 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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AF04 HCJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF04 HCJ, 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 AF04 HCJ registered?

AF04 HCJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AF04 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 HCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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