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AX53 HSF

2004 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,623 mi
Last recorded138,623 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HSF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door does secure closed but only if pushed hard.

Offside Front Sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components and mountings.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 138,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door does secure closed but only if pushed hard.

Offside Front Sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components and mountings.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,021 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 133,006 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,695 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front door catch stiff

Fail 2 May 2017 126,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,996 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on rear subframe

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,959 miles

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

corrosion on rear subframe

left hand front tyre pressure low

Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe

left hand front tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,698 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2012 51,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,862 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 HSF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AX53 HSF, 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 HSF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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