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AK04 PSZ

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,851 mi
Last recorded123,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 PSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,851 miles

Front suspension rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 117,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged On centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust sleeve bolts very corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,213 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 PSZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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