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AJ54 GHF

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 129,548 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,096 miles

Front tyres feathering

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,096 miles

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)

Front tyres feathering

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 114,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,911 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,911 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,489 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 GHF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 GHF, 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 GHF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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