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BG54 ANV

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ANV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,010 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 149,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 145,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 135,439 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 135,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 105,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,453 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2011 85,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,684 miles

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

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,543 miles

Both nearside tyres have significant cuts in the outer side walls but not exposing the cords

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG54 ANV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG54 ANV, 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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BG54 ANV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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