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AD54 BLV

2004 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,671 mi
Last recorded178,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 178,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average reading of 1.81 plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV boot is split and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV boot is split and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer sidelight not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer sidelight not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure not secured at the back of the tray. bolts snapped in the thread (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,153 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides bump stops and dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 169,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides bump stops and dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 161,403 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

engine under tray not fully secure

Fail 20 Jan 2020 161,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

engine under tray not fully secure

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 146,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 135,960 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 129,684 miles

offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2015 129,684 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2015 124,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,432 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,902 miles

ALL BUSHES NEED REPLACING A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD54 BLV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD54 BLV, 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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AD54 BLV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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