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AF54 ZYC

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 118,140 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,139 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,187 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Fuel cooler mounted under offside floor, front fixing broken, but secured with cable tie.

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,957 miles

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

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Brake discs worn and lipped.

Fuel cooler mounted under offside floor, front fixing broken, but secured with cable tie.

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,406 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 62,282 miles

Minor chips on windscreen.

Fail 31 Aug 2009 62,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Minor chips on windscreen.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,955 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 ZYC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYC, 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 AF54 ZYC registered?

AF54 ZYC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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