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AG04 GHV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,093 mi
Last recorded170,093 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 GHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,093 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,964 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 146,223 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour.

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 146,223 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour.

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F suspension top mounting in poor condition.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 143,441 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm and scuffed on outer sidewalls

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 135,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 123,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 123,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,465 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AG04 GHV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG04 GHV, 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 AG04 GHV registered?

AG04 GHV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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