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WR54 BWU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,983 mi
Last recorded172,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 172,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 172,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,897 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear shock casing damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split on inner attachment (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock casing damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 91,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front advise pads very low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend Attention ASAP (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend Attention ASAP (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2017 64,457 miles

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

nsf cv gaitor

nsf cv gaitor

rear brake pads

Fail 28 Jan 2017 64,457 miles

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

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

nsf cv gaitor

nsf cv gaitor

rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,813 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,209 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,175 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,413 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread is cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,774 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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WR54 BWU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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