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AK54 DTU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 41,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,070 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS BAD AGE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

Fail 10 Sep 2020 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT IN CENTRE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE HAS BAD AGE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,534 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 30,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall bulging and cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/front tyre wearing

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,297 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,697 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 DTU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

AK54 DTU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AK54 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 DTU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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