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BA04 GWD

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

264,766 mi
Last recorded264,766 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 264,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 244,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 244,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 221,309 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 221,309 miles

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

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

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 196,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 196,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 174,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 173,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front (both) brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear (both) brake backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 153,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 138,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,284 miles

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

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 127,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,155 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,768 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,546 miles

warning light on dashboard

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,487 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

warning light on dashboard

Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,581 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 87,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BA04 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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