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BN53 HBK

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,428 mi
Last recorded166,428 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,428 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 160,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,895 miles

Both rear shocker covers insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall badly cracked. Ply not visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall badly cracked. Ply not visible (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 152,451 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault cant test ESP switch due to light being on (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shocker covers insecure

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall badly cracked. Ply not visible (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall badly cracked. Ply not visible (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,314 miles

EML light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,314 miles

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

EML light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 122,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 114,898 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 19 May 2011 94,156 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 76,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,286 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,874 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 HBK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN53 HBK, 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 HBK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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