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AF54 XGG

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of front suspension components

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 86,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of front suspension components

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 76,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT TOP GAITER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,091 miles

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,197 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,918 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,918 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,388 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Most suspension components slightly corroded

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

Slight cut in offside front tyre tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,479 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,848 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,408 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 XGG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

AF54 XGG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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