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AK54 DFZ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,906 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,893 miles

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

Nearside front sill heavily dented

Slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,071 miles

N/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 115,071 miles

N/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,065 miles

cv grease slightly leaking out of nearside front cv boot

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,846 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)

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

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 DFZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFZ, 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 AK54 DFZ registered?

AK54 DFZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is AK54 DFZ safe to buy?

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