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BG54 LTX

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,841 mi
Last recorded192,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 192,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 192,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 178,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 166,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 151,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 151,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,334 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 135,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 121,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 107,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,134 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 LTX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX registered?

BG54 LTX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is BG54 LTX safe to buy?

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