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AJ54 ELV

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,734 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,077 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,075 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished 205/55w16

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55w16

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished 205/55w16

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55w16

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,764 miles

Diesel fuel cooler hanging low

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,163 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear tyres have slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 73,163 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear tyres have slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,502 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING NEED'S ATTENTION A.S.A.P.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter and fuel lines from filter are cover is diesel but no signs of leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,412 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 ELV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

AJ54 ELV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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