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AK04 AHG

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Offside Front projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Fail 22 Feb 2022 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ripped (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one of wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Offside Front projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 64,180 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,619 miles

OSF Tyre getting Low on Tread

OSF Wheel Bearing has Slight Play

Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,157 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,562 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 57,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,555 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,194 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)

rear tyres have small crackes in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,887 miles

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

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

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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AK04 AHG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK04 AHG, 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 AK04 AHG registered?

AK04 AHG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AK04 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 AHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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