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AP04 DRV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,671 mi
Last recorded182,671 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 182,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 182,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has cut at the outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 163,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 150,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 150,258 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,975 miles

slight play to nearside rear wheel unable to identify which component

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,020 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes balance 22%

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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AP04 DRV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP04 DRV, 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 AP04 DRV registered?

AP04 DRV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AP04 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 DRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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