MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All x4 brake discs rusty
Gearbox mounting defective loose ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/front fog lamp not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge strong advice (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
engine light on
Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine cover (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge strong advice (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
engine light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake backing plate slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake backing plate slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
n/s front tyre edge wear
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
n/s front tyre edge wear
Both front discs worn and rear discs pitted.
Handbrake high
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front discs worn and rear discs pitted.
Handbrake high
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. o/s/r coil spring slightly worn.
front and rear brake discs slight
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK54 DRZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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