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BN53 CAM

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,633 mi
Last recorded183,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 183,633 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 182,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 182,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 181,603 miles

chip to windscreen

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 179,353 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 179,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to dipped beam inop. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top gaitor split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner /Outer sill is corroded within suspension prescribed area. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate characters are starting to fade. (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 175,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 173,882 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroding.

NSR brake has a slight binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 43mm crack within swept area at time of test. Crack is going to get bigger. (STRONG ADVISORY) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF tyre is wearing at inner edge.

OSR tyre is punctured.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 173,882 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroding.

NSR brake has a slight binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 43mm crack within swept area at time of test. Crack is going to get bigger. (STRONG ADVISORY) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF tyre is wearing at inner edge.

OSR tyre is punctured.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 168,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 163,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 163,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,934 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 157,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,157 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,598 miles

Nearside Front track control arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 145,598 miles

Nearside Front track control arm has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,133 miles

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

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

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 25 Sep 2013 122,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 122,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,553 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 85,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,647 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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,702 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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BN53 CAM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN53 CAM, 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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BN53 CAM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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