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AF54 HVC

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 96,115 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,738 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 67,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre condition starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,266 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,490 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 28 Aug 2007 28,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 HVC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF54 HVC, 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 AF54 HVC registered?

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

Is AF54 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 HVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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