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AK04 HGN

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,379 mi
Last recorded149,379 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,991 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear At Rear Point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 135,880 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light Illuminated On Dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear At Rear Point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,227 miles

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

nearside rear shock absorber upper dustcover damaged

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Aug 2016 96,218 miles

Emissions not tested holed exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

n/s/r s/absorber upper dust cover damaged

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres 2.5/3mm

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,749 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,382 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,410 miles

n/s/r s/absorber upper dust cover damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,476 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,439 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,740 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HGN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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