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OV54CNO
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
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- Registration OV54CNO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,301 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 179,301 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,694 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
20 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,694 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,578 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 172,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,297 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,434 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 162,225 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front wheels arches corroded
- Vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath overall
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,796 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,098 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,672 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Various oil leak around engine.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Various oil leak around engine.
- coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,951 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017 5 Jul 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,836 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016 5 Jul 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer 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 application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,266 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 5 Jul 202624 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- 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)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,487 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 5 Jul 20263 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,064 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 5 Jul 20262 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,829 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,812 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,577 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,577 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,798 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,880 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 5 Jul 202629 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV54CNO was registered on 2004-11-22
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