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AJ54 CUV

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,557 mi
Last recorded147,557 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,450 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror is damaged

Offside Front wheel arch is dented/corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,643 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,695 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,998 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,843 miles

diesel cooler unsafe fixing brocken

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,766 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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AJ54 CUV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AJ54 CUV, 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 AJ54 CUV registered?

AJ54 CUV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AJ54 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 CUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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