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AE54 XCV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,791 mi
Last recorded142,791 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 142,791 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,487 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 141,487 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,133 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 139,636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,796 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,486 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear suspension hub corroded nearside and offside

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,732 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,329 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,244 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,736 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 83,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,861 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre on ( 2mm ),legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,861 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre on ( 2mm ),legal limit 1.6mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 32,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XCV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AE54 XCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 XCV registered?

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

Is AE54 XCV safe to buy?

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