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BN54 CDZ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 85,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 81,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,160 miles

front pads low / n.s.f tyre low / rear shocker covers loose

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,688 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 72,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,161 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre on wearbars

Fail 15 Nov 2017 62,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre on wearbars

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,572 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2015 43,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,420 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,084 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,899 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 CDZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CDZ, 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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What year was BN54 CDZ registered?

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

Is BN54 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 CDZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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