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AO04 XKU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 137,650 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ns and os (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,749 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,749 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,947 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)

both rear tyres 3 to 3.5mm

Pass 24 Apr 2010 71,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,376 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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AO04 XKU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO04 XKU, 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

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What year was AO04 XKU registered?

AO04 XKU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AO04 XKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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