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AG53 AHA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 AHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn out of shape,and tread depth worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

engine managent light on,intermittantly?

Fail 1 Sep 2017 143,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn out of shape,and tread depth worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

engine managent light on,intermittantly?

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,153 miles

both rear tyre valves starting to split and front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2016 136,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre valves starting to split and front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,412 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2013 81,643 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edges

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

slight lip on front brake disc

Fail 29 Mar 2013 80,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres wearing at outer edges

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

slight lip on front brake disc

Pass 23 May 2012 61,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 23 May 2012 61,948 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,546 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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AG53 AHA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG53 AHA, 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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AG53 AHA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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