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WN54 AAU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 AAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 146,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 130,580 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,573 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 119,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,163 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,696 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,135 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)

nearside rear tyre tread low - inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nsf tyre has edge wear

rear pads appear thin

Pass 12 May 2016 47,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 47,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,639 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Coolant level on minimum

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Front screen scratched

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,639 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Coolant level on minimum

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Front screen scratched

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seabelt clasp outer casing damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release mechanism sticking

rear towing eye cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AAU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AAU, 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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WN54 AAU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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