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BG54 LTF

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front drop links gaiters cracking (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both front tyres worn very low (4.1.E.1)

body work damaged to offside rear wheel arch

both front brakke discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

front reg plate slight damaged +ceacked

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,436 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv gaiter split+leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front drop links gaiters cracking (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both front tyres worn very low (4.1.E.1)

both front brakke discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

front reg plate slight damaged +ceacked

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,081 miles

body work damaged to offside rear wheel arch

both front brake pads wearing low from inner face

front brake discs slightly worn+lipped

front reg plate slightly damaged +cracked

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

engine oil level low

nearside rear shock outer dust cover /metal sleeving adrifted+rattling

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs from inner face slightly worn/lipped

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrifted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,622 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a piece of metal in the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,531 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre tread damaged

offside rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,444 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,606 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,638 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 LTF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTF, 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 LTF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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