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AK04 AHV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 160,020 miles

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.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,536 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 152,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,956 miles

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.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 143,941 miles

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.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 135,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 129,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn/lipped/corroded

all brake pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 108,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,964 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,964 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,343 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,078 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 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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