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AU54 LKY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 126,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,491 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 125,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Fog light broken

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

Offside Rear Light cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2020 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Fog light broken

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

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

Offside Rear Light cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Fog light cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Light cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2019 107,217 miles

Emissions not tested Will not idle correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light cracked

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,748 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant level on minimum.

Engine cover & under-trays fitted.

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

Offside Parking brake weak.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,086 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,029 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,824 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,744 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replaceing (2.5.C.1a)

advise front windscreen washers adjusting

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,736 miles

n/s/r shocker cover insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,223 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,276 miles

(1) Both rear tyres worn down to limit. 1.6mm.

(2) Both front tyres worn close to limit. 3.5mm.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,276 miles

(1) Both rear tyres worn down to limit. 1.6mm.

(2) Both front tyres worn close to limit. 3.5mm.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,306 miles

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

offside rear tyre down too 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,193 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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AU54 LKY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU54 LKY, 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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AU54 LKY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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