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BG54 CWD

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e m light on

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e m light on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,461 miles

EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,616 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,974 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 27,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,867 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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BG54 CWD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 BG54 CWD, 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 BG54 CWD registered?

BG54 CWD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is BG54 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 CWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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