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BA04 CYS

2004 Audi A3

Blue Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 159,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 155,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,053 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight misting of oil or some thing on o/s rear brake caliper and brake binding slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 151,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight misting of oil or some thing on o/s rear brake caliper and brake binding slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,176 miles

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)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 146,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 135,442 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,401 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch freed up on test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 112,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,847 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes not fully inspected hidden under plastic under body panels

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,816 miles

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

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 CYS is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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