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BN54 HBK

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 146,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 146,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,498 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER COVER DETATCHED

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,356 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,403 miles

light binding of o/s rear brake

perishing to front tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,156 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,126 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 HBK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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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BN54 HBK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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