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BN54 CDU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,134 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,859 miles

bonnet/front end has accident damage

rear shocker dust covers missing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,857 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnet/front end has accident damage

rear shocker dust covers missing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,561 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,570 miles

N/s rear tyre slight outer sidewall damage visible.

Under body covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also floor sections.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,735 miles

N/s front tyre cut in outer sidewall. No cords showing.

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

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

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes & surrounding componants

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,473 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 CDU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN54 CDU, 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 CDU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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