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AD53 BLF

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 133,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 117,751 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 117,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 109,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 107,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 103,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,832 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner tread

Pass 15 May 2015 89,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 121,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,586 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,649 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,347 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,379 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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AD53 BLF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 BLF, 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 AD53 BLF registered?

AD53 BLF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AD53 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BLF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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