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AY54 JVD

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,232 mi
Last recorded171,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 171,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 171,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 164,155 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear lowering suspension kit fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 164,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear lowering suspension kit fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,576 miles

both rear light lenses have been tinted and is coming off.

front and rear lowering suspension kit fitted.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges 225/35/19.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 115,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,873 miles

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

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

FR TYRES WORN EDGES AND LOW RECC 4 TYRES AND ALIGN==SLIGHT SPLITS REAR WISHBONE INNER BUSHES==NSF DISC WORN/CORRODED==ENG/FLOOR COVERS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,759 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,757 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,177 miles

RECC CAMBELT==ENG COVERS==SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY IN CONSOLE BUSHES==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,520 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)

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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AY54 JVD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AY54 JVD, 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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AY54 JVD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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