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AO54 JVT

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,482 mi
Last recorded188,482 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 188,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe joiner corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose.

Offside Front coil spring appears complete but not fully seated into stop on lower mount of strut.

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield very corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre sizes matched across axles but different front to rear.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 188,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end where small plastic cover is fitted. Corrosion visible behind from underneath. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe joiner corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose.

Offside Front coil spring appears complete but not fully seated into stop on lower mount of strut.

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield very corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre sizes matched across axles but different front to rear.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 176,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 161,995 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,207 miles

Osf side wall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt casing broken

front under tray damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,786 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt casing broken

front under tray damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,677 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

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 JVT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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