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AF54 ZSP

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,401 mi
Last recorded142,401 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 142,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in correctly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,064 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightley

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,091 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly steped on inner edge,

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,220 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 29 Jan 2013 100,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated indicating a fault

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

airbag light illuminated indicating a fault

centre seatbelt catch wrong side of belt stop

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated indicating a fault

airbag light illuminated indicating a fault

centre seatbelt catch wrong side of belt stop

Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,466 miles

EML on

engine oil level on minimum

o/s wiper split and slow to clear

underbody trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,045 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 ZSP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 ZSP registered?

AF54 ZSP is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AF54 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 ZSP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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