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AX53 HRP

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,885 mi
Last recorded144,885 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 144,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 139,047 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake fluid reservoir cap requires attention

Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm.also has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear number plate security may require attention soon

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2017 131,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 131,536 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 120,339 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,186 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,550 miles

corrosion/pitting on front discs

front pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,615 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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AX53 HRP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX53 HRP, 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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AX53 HRP is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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