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BG54 AOF

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,034 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,958 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,102 miles

bonnet locking clips fitted to bonnet securing in closed position

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear backing plates coroded

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 22 Jul 2013 99,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet locking clips fitted to bonnet securing in closed position

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear backing plates coroded

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,131 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 91,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,323 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 78,323 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,320 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,547 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake judder

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner wall on rear tyres cracked

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,708 miles

inner wall on rear tyres cracked

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,144 miles

small chip in front screen in zone A

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 AOF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AOF, 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 AOF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is BG54 AOF safe to buy?

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