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WR54 BVW

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,012 mi
Last recorded250,012 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 250,012 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 250,012 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 243,503 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 243,503 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 148,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 148,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 147,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,806 miles

N/S & O/S Front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 146,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

N/S & O/S Front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 139,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,368 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,858 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre damiged on siddwall

Fail 3 May 2013 87,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre damiged on siddwall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,786 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,649 miles

n/s/f tyre lo0w tread n/s/f cv boot weeping

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,744 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,386 miles

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

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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WR54 BVW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR54 BVW, 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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WR54 BVW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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