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BA04 GVV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,618 mi
Last recorded160,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 160,618 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,476 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2018 146,451 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wire disconected

Fail 4 Oct 2017 142,038 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wire disconected

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 140,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 123,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,385 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,665 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,175 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 GVV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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