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AY54 NBM

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 NBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,484 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 148,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 134,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 126,027 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 126,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 119,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 110,715 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 110,715 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,573 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 93,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2011 85,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 65,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,528 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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AY54 NBM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY54 NBM registered?

AY54 NBM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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