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AK04 ZPR

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,435 mi
Last recorded165,435 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 165,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 165,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 148,821 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,999 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 130,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

gear box stabilizer worn

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 127,082 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 127,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,787 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,877 miles

F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.DISCS CORRODED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.DISCS CORRODED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,866 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.WALL DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE.F+R DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.WALL DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE.F+R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,132 miles

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.F+R DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,141 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.R REG PLATE LOOSE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SRTARTING TO SPLIT.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.F+R DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.R REG PLATE LOOSE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SRTARTING TO SPLIT.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.F+R DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.O/S/F SEAT BELT RECOIL POOR.F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKES-R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-R SERVICE APPLICATION POOR.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,280 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.O/S/F SEAT BELT RECOIL POOR.F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKES-R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-R SERVICE APPLICATION POOR.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,475 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.F+R REG PLATE LOOSE.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,852 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,852 miles

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

EMISSIONS HIGH.WHEEL RIMS DAMAGRD.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,785 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,327 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 ZPR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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