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AJ04 HPY

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,223 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light staying on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,223 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine light staying on

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,620 miles

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

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

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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AJ04 HPY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ04 HPY, 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 AJ04 HPY registered?

AJ04 HPY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is AJ04 HPY safe to buy?

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