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AD54 BNA

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 134,042 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 134,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,062 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,060 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 126,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,620 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 121,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,992 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,985 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,554 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 84,583 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

uneven wear n/s/r tyre screw in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,937 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 5,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,988 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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AD54 BNA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BNA, 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 BNA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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