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AK04 EDL

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 127,668 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 127,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 122,162 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 122,099 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pad warning light iluminated but pads appear ok and fluid level is ok

Fail 23 Dec 2020 119,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear end of spring broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Discs rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2019 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped off suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped off suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,967 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

front wishbone bushes splitting.front pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,778 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rodent damage in engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rodent damage in engine bay

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,267 miles

Engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 61,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,513 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,448 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,853 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 EDL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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