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AU54 SPX

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,940 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 136,921 miles

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

Front brake pads worn thin

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 130,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,997 miles

***both rear tyres on legal limit***

blue smoke emmitted from engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant staining on rad

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,780 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant staining on rad

Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 40,709 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,841 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 SPX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPX, 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 AU54 SPX registered?

AU54 SPX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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