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AO54 WVW

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 WVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 115,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 108,255 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 108,252 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,166 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,319 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,317 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 91,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 78,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,735 miles

Engine lamp illuminated

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,067 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning light is on dash.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,141 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,548 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,421 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 WVW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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