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AV54 BDY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,771 mi
Last recorded123,771 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

both side front inner & outer cv boot slight worn

rear axle & brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 114,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 114,324 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,026 miles

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,376 miles

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

front no plate slight cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front no plate slight cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,266 miles

near side front cv gater pin holed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,542 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 BDY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV54 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV54 BDY registered?

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

Is AV54 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 BDY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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