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AK04 SCV

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,076 mi
Last recorded137,076 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 SCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 137,076 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,189 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2012 117,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,424 miles

all tyres perished+cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre cracking

rear tyres slightly mishaped and cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,057 miles

o/s/front tyre cracking

rear tyres slightly mishaped and cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,627 miles

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

starting to crack in tread

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 SCV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AK04 SCV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AK04 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 SCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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