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BA04 UOT

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,793 mi
Last recorded226,793 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UOT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 226,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2021 223,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 220,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2019 208,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 195,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 182,089 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 182,089 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 171,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 171,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 168,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 166,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 163,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 159,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 143,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 98,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,739 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 UOT is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UOT, 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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What year was BA04 UOT registered?

BA04 UOT is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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