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BF54 XCG

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,996 mi
Last recorded212,996 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 212,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 205,563 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

Fail 16 May 2018 205,563 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on dash

Pass 15 May 2017 197,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 195,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 195,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 194,995 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 188,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 188,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 17,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 17,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 159,577 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 159,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 143,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 127,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,105 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 75,105 miles

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

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 XCG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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