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AK04 ECF

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 145,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 124,426 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,869 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,602 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 ECF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

AK04 ECF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is AK04 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 ECF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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