MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Both Side (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges wearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil level on min
nearside front tyre worn on edge
offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil level on min
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 VPN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BJ53 VPN, 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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BJ53 VPN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2004.
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