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AJ54 VPE

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2020 103,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,070 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 38,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,478 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 36,478 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light is on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 18,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light is on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,245 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 VPE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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