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AF54 UJM

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,878 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 17 Aug 2016 139,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 139,264 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective does not open (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Aug 2015 135,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,630 miles

Engine managment light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pad wear sensor wires broken.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perished.

Various small stone chips to swept area.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 129,626 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine managment light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pad wear sensor wires broken.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perished.

Various small stone chips to swept area.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 119,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,746 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,560 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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AF54 UJM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF54 UJM, 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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AF54 UJM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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