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AY54 XMC

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 135,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,476 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,975 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,416 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 121,416 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 120,034 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 68,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,959 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 48,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,391 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 XMC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

AY54 XMC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AY54 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 XMC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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