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BG54 VPM

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,305 mi
Last recorded204,305 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 204,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 187,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 187,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 168,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 168,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 152,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/r brake binding

rear differential misting up

Pass 8 Jan 2011 136,060 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 90,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

BG54 VPM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BG54 VPM safe to buy?

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