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BN54 CEF

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,617 mi
Last recorded110,617 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 110,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 110,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,331 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag light on intermittently then extinguished

rear tyres stretched to fit wide wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

front wipers slightly deteriated.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine + body covers fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,464 miles

full inspection restricted due to engine covers fitted

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 CEF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

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

Is BN54 CEF safe to buy?

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