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AV54 FGG

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 90,212 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,882 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,165 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2013 51,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,937 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 35,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,430 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 14,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 13,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,583 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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AV54 FGG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

AV54 FGG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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