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AP04 UZU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

89,533 mi
Last recorded89,533 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,525 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,906 miles

Rear suspension/subframe heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension/subframe heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,144 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enought to reach ply cords

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enought to reach ply cords

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,296 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enought to reach ply cords

Fail 13 Dec 2016 77,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enought to reach ply cords

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,349 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,349 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,342 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 66,946 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear offside brake disc has been getting hot.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slightly high level of metered smoke.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,303 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slightly high level of metered smoke.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,666 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,781 miles

n/s/f outer brake pad is worn

Fail 31 Aug 2008 39,710 miles

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

n/s/f outer brake pad is worn

Fail 14 May 2007 18,638 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,638 miles

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

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 UZU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

AP04 UZU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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