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AP54 EWC

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 98,214 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 98,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,543 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 93,543 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,383 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 88,735 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,369 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,399 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,399 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,999 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,999 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,131 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,348 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,622 miles

front tyres near limit offside front 3mm nearside front 2mm and nearside sidewall damaged not to cords

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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AP54 EWC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP54 EWC, 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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What year was AP54 EWC registered?

AP54 EWC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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