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AD54 BNL

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,358 mi
Last recorded187,358 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 187,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 173,237 miles

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 173,191 miles

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

signs of corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2020 173,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating expanded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape, 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,643 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wish bones rear bushes worn

rear tyres wearing unevenly

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,349 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn

exhaust pipe centre clamp corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 154,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance on rise and fall (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust pipe centre clamp corroded

o/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,739 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 145,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,635 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,866 miles

n/s/f wish bone front bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 125,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wish bone front bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 118,734 miles

both outter c/v boots poor

o/s inner drive shaft boot repaired with tape

o/s wishbone front bush worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,963 miles

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

damage to nearside front wheelrim

damage to nearside outer sill

play in offside front wishbone mounting bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,962 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front wheelrim

damage to nearside outer sill

play in offside front wishbone mounting bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,824 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,153 miles

slight movement in offside front wishbone rear mounting bush

Fail 5 Dec 2011 85,153 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disc discoloured through heat

slight movement in offside front wishbone rear mounting bush

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,824 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,426 miles

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

tyre wall damaged slightly n/s rear

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,175 miles

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

small wall damage n/s front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,982 miles

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 BNL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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