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AX04 LYF

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,123 mi
Last recorded120,123 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,128 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 97,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,329 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,899 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroding

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,316 miles

both rear indicators white

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,153 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

windscreen cracked bottom o/s corner

Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

windscreen cracked bottom o/s corner

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,252 miles

advise o/s/r tyre is slightly cracked around tread

Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front headlamp aims on lowest limits.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front headlamp aims on lowest limits.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,302 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 LYF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 LYF registered?

AX04 LYF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is AX04 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 LYF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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