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BG54 VPT

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 186,007 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 186,007 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 183,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,951 miles

head lamp beam images poor

Fail 29 May 2014 174,749 miles

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

head lamp beam images poor

Pass 3 Jun 2013 160,181 miles

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)

Under tray fixings missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 160,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

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

Under tray fixings missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 143,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 128,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,280 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,301 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,336 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 VPT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

BG54 VPT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is BG54 VPT safe to buy?

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