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AK54 DFO

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,884 mi
Last recorded174,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 174,884 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front brake flexis perished

Slight damage offside front wheel

Fail 22 Jul 2019 174,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front brake flexis perished

Slight damage offside front wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 166,334 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight damage offside front wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2018 166,098 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight damage offside front wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 154,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower 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 Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,507 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,587 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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 118,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear indicator fading.

Nearside rear lamp dimmer than offside.

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter starting to split.

Rear shock dust covers out of place.

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,748 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside rear wheel bearing has very slight roughness

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,448 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,326 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 22 Jul 2008 61,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,808 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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AK54 DFO is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AK54 DFO, 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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AK54 DFO is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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