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AW04 FHY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,950 mi
Last recorded196,950 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 196,950 miles

Central Front Lower mist of oil on under tray indicates there maybe a slight leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perishing no excess movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perishing no excess movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad waering low in compared to other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 196,950 miles

Central Front Lower mist of oil on under tray indicates there maybe a slight leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perishing no excess movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perishing no excess movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad waering low in compared to other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 191,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 191,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 173,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge but not to cords

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 133,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 123,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 116,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 91,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,703 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,963 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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AW04 FHY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AW04 FHY, 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 AW04 FHY registered?

AW04 FHY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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