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AK04 ZPP

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 157,812 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 157,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 149,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 149,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 131,317 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 131,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 128,090 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top casings insecure

Fail 24 May 2013 128,055 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both rear shock absorber top casings insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 122,212 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 115,910 miles

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

offside front door lower plastic trim loose.

Pass 8 May 2010 108,793 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 108,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 101,055 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,897 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,307 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZPP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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