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AV54 EKF

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,199 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 132,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,793 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,509 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,179 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,919 miles

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

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

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

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 EKF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV54 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

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

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