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AO54 WVU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 WVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properley

Fail 27 Mar 2019 144,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properley

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,942 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,036 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 127,036 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,423 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 109,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,734 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,235 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,530 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,530 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,918 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 WVU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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