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183,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
chip to windscreen
rear subframe corroded
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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