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AY54 KOU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,794 miles

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

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 10 Feb 2018 114,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,286 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,908 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,937 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,474 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 KOU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KOU, 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 AY54 KOU registered?

AY54 KOU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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