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AK04 HFU

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,445 mi
Last recorded163,445 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 163,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bit of old bracket floating on shocker

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake system

Fail 9 Oct 2017 163,317 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bit of old bracket floating on shocker

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake system

Pass 6 Oct 2016 157,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 140,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,034 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,955 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 HFU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

AK04 HFU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is AK04 HFU safe to buy?

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