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BA04 CYL

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

189,108 mi
Last recorded189,108 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 189,108 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 184,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 184,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 179,164 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 179,157 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 174,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 174,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 168,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,078 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,044 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,379 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,226 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,811 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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BA04 CYL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BA04 CYL, 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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BA04 CYL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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