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AY54 XMB

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing plate on rear parcel shelf - not fitted to vehicle (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,170 miles

Nearside Front passenger door corroded and holed - possibility of sharp edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 84,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door corroded and holed - possibility of sharp edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 80,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front bonnet saftey catch sticking

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,941 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from diesel fuel cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 76,486 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 76,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 72,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,654 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

emmisions too low for analyzer reading

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,060 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,060 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,839 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,909 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 XMB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AY54 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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