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AJ54 CWA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

206,663 mi
Last recorded206,663 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 206,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 201,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 196,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 190,950 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 190,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 185,030 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 185,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not working (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 177,838 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear suspension.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 169,080 miles

All tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 169,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres scrubbing inner edges.

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 156,484 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Winter tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 7 Jun 2016 156,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Winter tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,775 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 98,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,252 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges, recommend wheel alignment checked.

both rear tyres perishing.

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

front brake pads approaching wear sensors.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,048 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside driveshaft inner boot split.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,450 miles

offside driveshaft inner boot split.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,353 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside driveshaft, inner boot split.

wipers smearing screen.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 63,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside driveshaft, inner boot split.

wipers smearing screen.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,154 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 CWA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ54 CWA, 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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AJ54 CWA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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