MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust centre clamp deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear tyre cracking between tread.
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and crack in trend
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and crack in trend
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges and cracking between tread.
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and cracked between tread.
Rear exhaust deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges and cracking between tread.
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and cracked between tread.
Rear exhaust deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres worn inner edge
front brake discs slight lip
front brake pads worn
o/s/r tyre cracking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all tyres worn inner edge
front brake discs slight lip
front brake pads worn
o/s/r tyre cracking
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front brake pads slightly corroded/lipped
front brake pads slightly worn
front tyres slight wear inner edge
rear brake discs slight lip
rear brake pads worn
rear tyres slight wear inner edge/starting to lose shape
very slight bind o/s/r brake
windscreen chipped
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs slightly worn/lipped/corroded
all brake pads slightly worn
front tyres wearing inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slight wear
front exhaust flex pipes starting to seperate
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slight wear
front exhaust flex pipes starting to seperate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front brake discs slightly worn
rear wiper intermittently runs
washer low level light illuminated
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK04 AHV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AHV, 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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AK04 AHV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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