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AV54 LZU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

226,597 mi
Last recorded226,597 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 LZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 226,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 217,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 207,093 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 207,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 194,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 182,879 miles

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 182,873 miles

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

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 149,051 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 144,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 144,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,756 miles

engine under tray loose at back

Pass 18 Jan 2013 134,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 125,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,656 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,691 miles

Rear 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 LZU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

AV54 LZU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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