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BF54 GOA

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,568 mi
Last recorded140,568 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 140,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,053 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,528 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not showing cords

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,380 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,380 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,539 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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BF54 GOA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF54 GOA, 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 BF54 GOA registered?

BF54 GOA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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