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AK54 GLZ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,846 mi
Last recorded163,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 163,846 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,569 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear light rumble from wheel bearing

corrosion on rear subframe

light binding both rear brakes

under engine turbo inter cooler pipe loose

Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,754 miles

light binding left hand rear brake

Fail 15 Sep 2015 130,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

light binding left hand rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light damaged

small split in o/s/f outter cv gaitor

Fail 2 Sep 2014 118,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r stop light dim

small split in o/s/f outter cv gaitor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,450 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,075 miles

condition of the offside rear tyre(inner side wall)

engine warning light illuminating

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under tray fitted engine warning light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,857 miles

Engine oil level low.

Long crack at the bottom of windscreen in the shaded area.

Nearside rear tyre is cut on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and distorted.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,805 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 GLZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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