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AD53 BZJ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,536 mi
Last recorded91,536 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,536 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,295 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,294 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front pads getting low

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front window not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,801 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,650 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,778 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded/lipped

eml on

undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,862 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 16 Oct 2009 50,908 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,979 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,178 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 BZJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BZJ, 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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What year was AD53 BZJ registered?

AD53 BZJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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