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AV54 WEA

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 WEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 119,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box inlet and outlet excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished across sealing face (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,848 miles

Front Front washers poor, but still clear screen.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively LHR brake slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center muffler slight blow at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 118,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light came on during test - reset light -PRS. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Front washers poor, but still clear screen.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern LH head lamp - refit bulb - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively LHR brake slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center muffler slight blow at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 117,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,951 miles

Both rear suspension buffers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,951 miles

Both rear suspension buffers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,420 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,983 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,132 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,565 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 WEA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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