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AX04 DZU

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 48,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 48,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 35,635 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,635 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,618 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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AX04 DZU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX04 DZU, 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 DZU registered?

AX04 DZU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is AX04 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 DZU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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