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BN54 BTN

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,946 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,035 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,033 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,283 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,301 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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BN54 BTN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN54 BTN, 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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BN54 BTN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is BN54 BTN safe to buy?

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