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AK04 UCC

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,147 mi
Last recorded188,147 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 188,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 188,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AND CENTRE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 179,633 miles

under tray fittedv

Pass 24 Jun 2017 178,830 miles

Rear exhaust pin holed around joint

Pass 9 Feb 2016 170,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 160,254 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 160,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 143,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 133,910 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,102 miles

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

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

Front Tyres bald on edges, although no cord/ply exposed

Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Feb 2010 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side front and off side rear inner tyre walls has slight cracking in places but not deep enough to the canvas

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side front and off side rear inner tyre walls has slight cracking in places but not deep enough to the canvas

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 80,158 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 UCC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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