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AV54 SXH

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,664 mi
Last recorded120,664 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 120,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,818 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,691 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,359 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

movement in drivers door hinge

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,809 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,809 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,651 miles

nearside rear tyre dasmaged on sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,651 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre dasmaged on sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,507 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 56,507 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,052 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,758 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 41,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyre's wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,663 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 SXH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV54 SXH registered?

AV54 SXH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is AV54 SXH safe to buy?

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