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BG54 YHT

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,604 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 84,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 82,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,464 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,489 miles

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

Near Side rear wheel bearing, showing signs of wear, when rotated.

Off Side Rear Brake, starting to hold on..

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,742 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 YHT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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