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AV54 BDF

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 147,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt catch cover missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 147,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported At join from centre to rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt catch cover missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,253 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside tyre has cuts to sidewall

slight warpage of front brake discs nearside and offside

Fail 18 Jul 2013 140,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside tyre has cuts to sidewall

slight warpage of front brake discs nearside and offside

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 129,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 124,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,993 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight feathering o/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,973 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,092 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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AV54 BDF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 AV54 BDF, 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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AV54 BDF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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