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BG54 EUK

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 155,828 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2016 155,728 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2015 148,079 miles

Both front compliance bushes (front wishbone, rear bush) perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front headlamp beam images just passable

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front windscreen cracked (centre, lower) not within drivers view of the road

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Jul 2015 148,079 miles

Both front compliance bushes (front wishbone, rear bush) perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front headlamp beam images just passable

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front windscreen cracked (centre, lower) not within drivers view of the road

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 138,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,340 miles

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 5 May 2010 104,305 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 84,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,638 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 EUK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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