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AK04 AHY

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall has cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall has cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,182 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 116,182 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,706 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,162 miles

rear pads getting low and discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 100,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads getting low and discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 92,680 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2014 92,680 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,299 miles

flexy on exhaust blowing not excessive

Fail 19 Jan 2013 85,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

flexy on exhaust blowing not excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,810 miles

cut in o/s/f outer sidewall not to cordes

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge still just legal middle 3/4

oil leaking from gearbox

switch faulty for fog lights but can get it work

Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in o/s/f outer sidewall not to cordes

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge still just legal middle 3/4

oil leaking from gearbox

switch faulty for fog lights but can get it work

Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,451 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 58,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,668 miles

offside rear tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,515 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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AK04 AHY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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