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AV54 MZE

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,817 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 118,817 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,074 miles

Roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,898 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,447 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,557 miles

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)

nearside front tyre small cut outer side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre small cut outer side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,746 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 MZE 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 77.8%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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