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AP04 HGF

2004 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,190 mi
Last recorded185,190 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 185,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 181,984 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 176,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 173,927 miles

2 chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust near limit of noise

rear suspension components getting corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 173,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulge in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust near limit of noise

rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 161,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit and also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front OSF headlamp dimmer than NSF but still offering adequate light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 161,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit and also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front OSF headlamp dimmer than NSF but still offering adequate light

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 137,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 13,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 124,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 101,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 74,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,914 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,299 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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AP04 HGF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HGF, 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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AP04 HGF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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