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AK04 UCH

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear suspension/brakes corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2026 50,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front/rear suspension/brakes corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,816 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both steering inner tie rod and track rod ends corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damage without sharp edges

front and rear suspension system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both steering inner tie rod and track rod ends corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damage without sharp edges

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 46,486 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

suspension system has surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2022 46,040 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension system has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,610 miles

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

both front and rear suspension system has surface corrossion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,517 miles

Front and rear suspension system slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 43,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (205/5516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension system slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 42,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,071 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS. TYRES YEAR 2011

Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS. TYRES YEAR 2011

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 40,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,989 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 37,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 35,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 32,877 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 28,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 28,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,682 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 UCH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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