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AE54 XZH

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,833 mi
Last recorded211,833 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 211,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 211,833 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 206,016 miles

Front suspension arm bushes badly splitting

Rear brake discs scored and worn ,brake pads getting low

cv boots splitting

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2019 206,016 miles

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

Front suspension arm bushes badly splitting

Rear brake discs scored and worn ,brake pads getting low

cv boots splitting

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 178,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 178,399 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 160,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 139,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 122,195 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 121,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,516 miles

airbag light indicates a fault

Fail 11 Dec 2012 104,516 miles

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

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,207 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 3 Nov 2008 47,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 34,362 miles

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)

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 XZH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

AE54 XZH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AE54 XZH safe to buy?

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