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AJ54 MLV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,814 mi
Last recorded165,814 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 MLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 165,814 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 165,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,279 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 158,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 149,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,072 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 134,519 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,519 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 7 Dec 2013 125,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 125,574 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

fuel cooler slighty adrift

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges 205-55-16v

offside rear shock cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2012 116,024 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges 205-55-16v

offside rear shock cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Fail 6 Dec 2011 102,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,981 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2009 78,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2008 63,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,615 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 MLV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

AJ54 MLV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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