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AF04 FPD

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,128 mi
Last recorded140,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FPD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,819 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 129,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,457 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside number plate light is deteriorating

very slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Jul 2020 119,265 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 119,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,372 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,895 miles

Rear Anti roll bar stops cracked but still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,086 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,825 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,593 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FPD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF04 FPD, 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 AF04 FPD registered?

AF04 FPD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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