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WG54 BDF

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,215 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 97,104 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 90,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,536 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 81,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,440 miles

Air filter intake Housing Broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock Dust Covers/Bump stops in Poor Condition.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 79,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Air filter intake Housing Broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock Dust Covers/Bump stops in Poor Condition.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,582 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 503,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 503,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warning light stays on

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,898 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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WG54 BDF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG54 BDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 BDF registered?

WG54 BDF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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