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AE54 VWO

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,578 mi
Last recorded155,578 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 155,578 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 155,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,082 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 133,082 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,522 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,949 miles

Rear wiper inop.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper inop.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,307 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( Worn on innere edge ). Nail in this tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,793 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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AE54 VWO is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE54 VWO, 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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AE54 VWO is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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