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AJ04 BZG

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 175,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 170,163 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated badly, close to masking beam pattern

Both front wipers smear AP24U AP19U

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning on dash

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet safety catch is seized

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 170,163 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated badly, close to masking beam pattern

Both front wipers smear AP24U AP19U

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning on dash

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working H21 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet safety catch is seized

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 158,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 158,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 158,405 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside front (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 157,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside front (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 150,080 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 150,080 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 142,859 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear shock absorber cover detatched

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays & covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 142,859 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear shock absorber cover detatched

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Undertrays & covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2015 129,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low+pulley noise.

Pass 22 May 2015 129,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low+pulley noise.

Pass 16 May 2014 123,098 miles

offside rear brake slight bind rear pads wearing down

Fail 16 May 2014 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear brake slight bind rear pads wearing down

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,718 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 110,345 miles

front brake disks rusty

front lower arm rear bushes have slkite play

rear number plate fixed poorly

Fail 28 May 2012 110,345 miles

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

front brake disks rusty

front lower arm rear bushes have slkite play

rear number plate fixed poorly

Pass 3 May 2011 105,667 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 105,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 99,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,083 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 54,436 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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AJ04 BZG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJ04 BZG, 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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AJ04 BZG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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