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AX54 FFY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,266 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 59,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,364 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,085 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted, cannot test seat belt

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted, cannot test seat belt

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut noted to nearside front tyre , but not to canvas.

nearside front tyre cracking between tread blocks.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,782 miles

cut noted to nearside front tyre , but not to canvas.

nearside front tyre cracking between tread blocks.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,878 miles

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

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

oil leak at rear of gearbox.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,910 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 17,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,863 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 FFY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX54 FFY, 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 AX54 FFY registered?

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

Is AX54 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 FFY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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