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AX04 GHU

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,449 mi
Last recorded159,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 159,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 153,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 148,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to split around inner sidewalls

n/s/r shockabsorber cover damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to split around inner sidewalls

n/s/r shockabsorber cover damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,672 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,943 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,943 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 71,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 156,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,268 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 GHU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

AX04 GHU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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