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AF04 VKC

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,897 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,812 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorted

Offside Surface corrosion to O/S sill

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,246 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,785 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,838 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,388 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,948 miles

off side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,284 miles

off side rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,652 miles

near side front tyre 2.0mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,923 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,825 miles

One passenger side washer jet missing screen.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,938 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 VKC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF04 VKC?

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What year was AF04 VKC registered?

AF04 VKC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is AF04 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 VKC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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