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AO54 NLY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,976 mi
Last recorded166,976 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 NLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 162,356 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 162,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 158,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 154,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 154,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,274 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 147,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 144,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 144,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 130,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 130,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low to bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,611 miles

Front tyres worn on the shoulders

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge, near and offside

covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some parts of the vehicle

small oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,423 miles

front tyres 3mm and slight damage to sidewalls

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 NLY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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