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BA04 UOU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,795 mi
Last recorded158,795 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 158,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 139,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlights misting

Fail 26 Aug 2017 126,459 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlights misting

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,715 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,526 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,468 miles

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

All Side and rear windows including both front windows are very dark tinted

Engine Management light is showing on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine system Cooling fan runs constantly

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Head lamp adjustment light showing on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

No head lamp adjuster fitted

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

Oil level is OK

Sat Nav/Mobile phone holder attatched to lower right hand side of windscreen

Service light is showing on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,072 miles

Cooling fan runs constantly

Engine managementlight showing on dash

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cooling fan runs constantly

Engine managementlight showing on dash

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,807 miles

deep cut to off side rear tyre

egine management warning light on

uneven wear to off side front tyre/low tyre tread

Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cut to off side rear tyre

egine management warning light on

uneven wear to off side front tyre/low tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,301 miles

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED/CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

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 UOU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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