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AO54 FPD

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

272,191 mi
Last recorded272,191 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2021 272,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2021 272,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 266,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 263,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 258,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant level is low

engine management light on

glow plug light is on

nearside front tyre is low on tread and bald on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc is scored

nearside sill is badly damaged

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge close to cords and tread on 2mm approx. - recommend replacing

oil leak

wipers not tested due to no washers

Pass 10 Apr 2017 237,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 237,517 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 212,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Sensor , showing signs of deterioration at hub. (3.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 212,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Sensor , showing signs of deterioration at hub. (3.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 212,085 miles

Centre Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 188,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 188,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 171,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 171,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 153,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,152 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,283 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 120,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 116,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Nov 2007 116,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

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 FPD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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