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AY04 SSZ

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,285 mi
Last recorded146,285 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 146,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 146,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,803 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 127,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,995 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,979 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,642 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge and worn low

rear diff leaking oil

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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AY04 SSZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc 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 AY04 SSZ, 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 AY04 SSZ registered?

AY04 SSZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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