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AF04 HKA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 122,601 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 122,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,613 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 113,180 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,665 miles

N/S front tyre low and cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2021 106,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

N/S front tyre low and cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,254 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,546 miles

MIL on

wipers smudging

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,193 miles

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)

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

engine light

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,271 miles

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)

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 27 Dec 2007 11,735 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

advise o/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,374 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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AF04 HKA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

AF04 HKA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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