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BF54 GPU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,782 mi
Last recorded64,782 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 64,782 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 52,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 45,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,977 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2007 15,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 GPU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GPU, 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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BF54 GPU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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