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BG54 YHP

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,954 mi
Last recorded160,954 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,954 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2017 160,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 146,493 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished and split

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished and weak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 140,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,795 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 129,595 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,167 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,467 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,912 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 YHP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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