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AO54 FOH

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,858 mi
Last recorded148,858 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 22 Mar 2017 148,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 146,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 146,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 136,234 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,466 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake sticking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,847 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perrished on tread. 205/55x16v.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,941 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 FOH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO54 FOH, 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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AO54 FOH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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