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WN54 AAO

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,835 mi
Last recorded204,835 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 AAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 204,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 190,393 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

SECURITY OF BOTH REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELDS.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 190,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen OUT OF FOCUS. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SECURITY OF BOTH REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELDS.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 176,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 176,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 unbranded make (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 land sail brand (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 144,282 miles

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

noisey belt on engine

Fail 20 Apr 2015 144,280 miles

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

205/55/r16 91v

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

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

noisey belt from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,611 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,967 miles

rear discs

wiper blades

Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 60,749 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,222 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 41,158 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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WN54 AAO is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WN54 AAO, 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 WN54 AAO registered?

WN54 AAO is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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