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AK04 HGA

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,921 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 110,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,552 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,089 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,707 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 90,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,350 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,335 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,851 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,990 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,387 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HGA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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