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AX04 LXK

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,018 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,311 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,130 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,122 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,994 miles

under tray fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,852 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,852 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,786 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,786 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,410 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,853 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 45,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 36,906 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,496 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 LXK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

AX04 LXK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is AX04 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 LXK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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