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AU54 SMV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,890 mi
Last recorded174,890 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 174,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 159,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 137,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 131,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,411 miles

air bag lamp on

alloys marked

engine managment lamp on

n/s front undertray damaged

n/s windscreen obstructured by sticker

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 SMV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU54 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU54 SMV?

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What year was AU54 SMV registered?

AU54 SMV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is AU54 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 SMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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