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2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,161 mi
Last recorded172,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 172,161 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 156,615 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Both Side (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,620 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,620 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level on min

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,065 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,542 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,785 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 40,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,962 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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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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