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BL53 OGR

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OGR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 131,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside + offside front wishbone front + rear bushes are worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 125,082 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside + offside front wishbone front + rear bushes are worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,941 miles

Nearside + offside front wishbone front + rear bushes are worn

Nearside + offside rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 118,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside + offside front wishbone front + rear bushes are worn

Nearside + offside rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,306 miles

EML is on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 112,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car shakes when taking up drive

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

EML is on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 106,352 miles

nearside rear brake pads low and brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 106,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L. lamp is illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake pads low and brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 102,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit and is worn on the inner edge

nearside front windscreen wiper is worn

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and is worn on the inner edge

service light is on

Pass 16 May 2014 102,522 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit and is worn on the inner edge

nearside front windscreen wiper is worn

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and is worn on the inner edge

service light is on

Pass 1 May 2013 98,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 98,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,235 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,773 miles

both front wipers worn

engin light on

Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers worn

engin light on

Pass 2 Apr 2010 84,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,318 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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BL53 OGR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL53 OGR, 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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BL53 OGR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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