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AX54 FFU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill slight damage

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 160,094 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour orange tape used (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour orange tape used (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill slight damage

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 147,519 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear mount bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower arm rear mount bush deteriorated close to excess & splitting

general corrosion taking place to underside rear to most metals

oil leak

slight coolant leak (gearbox side)

Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

nearside & offside front lower arm, rear mount bushes deteriorating.

slight oil leak.

steering rack damp.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 142,771 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

nearside & offside front lower arm, rear mount bushes deteriorating.

slight oil leak.

steering rack damp.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension bellow supply hose fouling brake hose

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

both sills damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension bellow supply hose fouling brake hose

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

both sills damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,976 miles

Registration plate lamps starting to flicker

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

non standard suspension

stickers on windows

vehicle clearly modified

Fail 3 Mar 2018 116,976 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamps starting to flicker

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

non standard suspension

stickers on windows

vehicle clearly modified

Pass 4 Mar 2017 141,475 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test flowers, stickers,display board, sat nav holder ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear washer not working

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,233 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,408 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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AX54 FFU 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 68.2%.

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 AX54 FFU, 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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AX54 FFU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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