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55 FAF

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,313 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,309 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,308 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,156 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,796 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 58,796 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,694 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD PRIOR TO TEST

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,586 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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55 FAF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 55 FAF, 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 55 FAF registered?

55 FAF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is 55 FAF safe to buy?

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