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AK54 GLY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 157,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 149,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 139,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 115,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 115,850 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,105 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,605 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,075 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,074 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,847 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,404 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)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,695 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 GLY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

AK54 GLY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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