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AK04 ZPN

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,136 mi
Last recorded93,136 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,136 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LIGHT UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LIGHT UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,361 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 90,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 87,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,204 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,878 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,001 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2020 80,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,822 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,854 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,120 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,336 miles

o/s/rear tyre on limits. both front tyres close to limits

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,379 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 ZPN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

AK04 ZPN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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