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BG54 FGF

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,101 mi
Last recorded180,101 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 180,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 170,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 158,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 158,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 143,801 miles

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

cover fitted all discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front off the vehicle is damaged

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,261 miles

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

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 FGF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

BG54 FGF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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