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AX04 CDF

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,076 mi
Last recorded167,076 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 CDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 167,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT SPLITTING ON CV BOOTS / N/S/R SHOCK COVER LOSSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 112,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,148 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING ON INSIDE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW REASSESSE IN 3000 MILES.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front door lower hinge loose fitting

off side rear brake rubbing

rear service brake application slightly uneven

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,892 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,171 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,171 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,326 miles

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)

rear seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position

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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AX04 CDF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AX04 CDF, 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 AX04 CDF registered?

AX04 CDF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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