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AP53 RDX

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,299 mi
Last recorded167,299 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 167,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2014 161,756 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 152,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 152,759 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,201 miles

slight n/s/r brake bind

Fail 5 Mar 2012 146,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight n/s/r brake bind

Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,019 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 127,019 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side rear shock absorber cover bracket loose corroded and rattling

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,484 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,880 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 23 Feb 2007 71,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high line stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,426 miles

high line stop lamp not working

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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AP53 RDX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP53 RDX, 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 AP53 RDX registered?

AP53 RDX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is AP53 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 RDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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