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AJ54 FZA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,983 mi
Last recorded173,983 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 173,983 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 173,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 169,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 163,576 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 163,576 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,592 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,386 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 136,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 112,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,896 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,843 miles

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

both rear springs rusty at bottom

Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,843 miles

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

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

both rear springs rusty at bottom

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FZA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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