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AV54 HSK

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,534 mi
Last recorded178,534 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 178,534 miles

Cracks in both front brake flexi-hoses

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2019 178,465 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Cracks in both front brake flexi-hoses

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,934 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 169,934 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,405 miles

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

both front outer cv boots has slight leeks

both front suspension arm rear bushes lightly perrished

Fail 28 Mar 2017 153,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

both front outer cv boots has slight leeks

both front suspension arm rear bushes lightly perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 140,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 140,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp brokern (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs slight wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding.

slight wear offside and nearside front brake discs.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,923 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,460 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,460 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,468 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 HSK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HSK, 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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AV54 HSK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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