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AG53 AVR

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,826 mi
Last recorded97,826 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 AVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to middle box flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both side walls on tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 72,633 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,280 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,574 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 50,574 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,439 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 AVR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AG53 AVR, 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 AG53 AVR registered?

AG53 AVR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is AG53 AVR safe to buy?

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