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AO54 HXN

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,907 mi
Last recorded137,907 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,907 miles

Brake servo functioning but weaker than expected

EML illuminated indicating a malfunction

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brakes show signs of being over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Split in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 137,907 miles

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

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

Brake servo functioning but weaker than expected

EML illuminated indicating a malfunction

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brakes show signs of being over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Split in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,430 miles

EML illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Slightly cracking or perishing ()

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 124,430 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,733 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 114,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked in tread area

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,967 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 110,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,668 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 103,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,105 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,148 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in poor condition.

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,108 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,785 miles

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 front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,496 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,496 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,360 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 HXN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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