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AK04 HGC

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 123,581 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,049 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking on the inside tyre tread

Rear tyres cracking on the inside tyre tread

Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 92,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 92,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,303 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre treads starting to wear on inner treads

Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,303 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre treads starting to wear on inner treads

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,720 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 HGC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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