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AE54 UFN

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,986 mi
Last recorded169,986 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 169,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 169,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 164,030 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 164,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,413 miles

Engine check light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passable on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just passable on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 141,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine check light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passable on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just passable on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 125,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,591 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 94,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,268 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,481 miles

rear pads low

Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,481 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear pads low

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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AE54 UFN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE54 UFN, 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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AE54 UFN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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