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WG54 OPB

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 OPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 136,764 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,616 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 128,365 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 128,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 98,645 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,419 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter has minor leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,926 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,133 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,817 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,741 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,979 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,049 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,410 miles

thorn in offside rear tyre.

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 OPB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG54 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

WG54 OPB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WG54 OPB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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