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AP04 PUY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,993 mi
Last recorded143,993 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 143,993 miles

Oil leak eng ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 143,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak eng ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,513 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear tyre down to 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm

Rear washer jet not working

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 138,512 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear tyre down to 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm

Rear washer jet not working

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear washer jet poor

Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,617 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,109 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,133 miles

non statutory centre seat belt missing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,621 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 PUY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PUY, 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 PUY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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