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AK54 GKY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,728 mi
Last recorded137,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,728 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust section joint has slight leak of gases.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section joint has slight leak of gases.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,689 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 122,667 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,710 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,259 miles

fuel filter slightly misted with oil/fuel

undertrays fitted and some covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel filter slightly misted with oil/fuel

undertrays fitted and some covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,716 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,547 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,547 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,058 miles

offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S REAR BRAKE STIKING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,860 miles

o/s front tyreworn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,893 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,516 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 GKY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKY, 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 GKY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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