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AO54 DZE

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,003 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2016 81,992 miles

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

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

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 47,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,677 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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AO54 DZE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO54 DZE, 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 AO54 DZE registered?

AO54 DZE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AO54 DZE safe to buy?

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