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AK04 SDU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 SDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 177,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 177,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,643 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 168,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 149,584 miles

Centre exhaust clamp poor condition

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 149,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre exhaust clamp poor condition

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 136,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,300 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

alternator drive belt tensioner noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

alternator drive belt tensioner noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,476 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 SDU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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