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AE54 XCJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 170,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 170,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 164,478 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 164,387 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 155,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 155,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 145,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 145,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,934 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 131,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge and wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,412 miles

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

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

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

rear screen wash inop

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,248 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 XCJ 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 68.4%.

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 XCJ, 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 AE54 XCJ registered?

AE54 XCJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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