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AK54 DTF

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 123,798 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,914 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,060 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 122,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,504 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,915 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,086 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 DTF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

AK54 DTF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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