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BJ54 URT

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,249 mi
Last recorded185,249 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 URT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 185,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 170,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 170,438 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 151,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,285 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,350 miles

new brake parts may need to "bedin"

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management warning light staying on

pitting/wear to inside of front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded on inner face

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,061 miles

both rear tyres worn and cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,947 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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BJ54 URT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ54 URT, 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 BJ54 URT registered?

BJ54 URT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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