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AV54 WNJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 WNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2021 91,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 91,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,205 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant on min

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured (suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)

off side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 64,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured (suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)

off side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,167 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades smearing

damage to windscreen

fuel warning lamp on

Fail 10 Nov 2012 51,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades smearing

damage to windscreen

fuel warning lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,252 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,479 miles

low fuel warning lamp on.

offside rear indicator slightly faded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and is perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,533 miles

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and is perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,449 miles

engine oil level is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 32,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,126 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 WNJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

AV54 WNJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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