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BC04 HFG

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,296 miles

Advise slight stiffness in both front strut tot mounts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Aug 2025 115,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Advise slight stiffness in both front strut tot mounts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Sep 2024 108,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,317 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,173 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner weeping grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,538 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,094 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,218 miles

Engine warning light on

FRont wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine warning light on

FRont wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 28,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,602 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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BC04 HFG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC04 HFG, 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 BC04 HFG registered?

BC04 HFG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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