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AF04 EZG

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,823 mi
Last recorded179,823 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 179,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 161,619 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 161,619 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 143,530 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,920 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,920 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,726 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 32,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF04 EZG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AF04 EZG, 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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AF04 EZG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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