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AJ54 XTV

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,525 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

CRACKS TO FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,515 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,194 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,194 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 125,018 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 125,018 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 107,573 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 107,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,277 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,624 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 74,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Both front suspension arm bushes showing wear

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,983 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads low

multiple stone chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2008 51,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs slightly worn

front pads low

multiple stone chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,006 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 42,005 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ54 XTV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ54 XTV, 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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AJ54 XTV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is AJ54 XTV safe to buy?

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