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AF54 HUU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,918 mi
Last recorded257,918 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 257,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 257,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 147,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,297 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)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 121,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine area on start up.

rear wash wipe inop

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,602 miles

noise from engine area on start up.

rear wash wipe inop

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,853 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s/r damper dust cover worn

N/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,853 miles

N/s/r damper dust cover worn

N/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,382 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,448 miles

O/S/R Tyre has cracks in the tred

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator fans /ac fans inop

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 29 Aug 2008 53,490 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2007 41,410 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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AF54 HUU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF54 HUU, 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 AF54 HUU registered?

AF54 HUU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AF54 HUU safe to buy?

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