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AP04 HGN

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,541 mi
Last recorded115,541 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 115,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,866 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 108,866 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper inop

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,351 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper inop

Pass 2 May 2013 86,683 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2013 86,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 79,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake pads about 65% worn

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,850 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outside wall but not down to cords

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AP04 HGN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP04 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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