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AF54 HVM

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,800 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyre deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,695 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,863 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Close to Legal Limit and Many Stones Embedded in Tread

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 HVM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

AF54 HVM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is AF54 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 HVM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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