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AV54 EJF

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,659 mi
Last recorded199,659 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 199,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 188,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

water temparture light flashing engine oil on min

Fail 14 Aug 2013 188,528 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

water temparture light flashing engine oil on min

Pass 30 Jul 2012 160,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 143,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 143,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 124,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 124,090 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,603 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 107,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,169 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV54 EJF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV54 EJF, 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 AV54 EJF registered?

AV54 EJF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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