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BC04 SXN

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,617 mi
Last recorded150,617 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,617 miles

Cannot check rear belts

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 150,596 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Cannot check rear belts

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover and collar insecure

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

under tray/engine cover/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover and collar insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray/engine cover/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 121,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,300 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

damage to under tray

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,182 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,182 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,327 miles

advise n/s/f cv gaitor slightly loose but not adrift

Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,327 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise battery reqs charging

advise n/s/f cv gaitor slightly loose but not adrift

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,087 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,322 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,591 miles

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

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 SXN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BC04 SXN, 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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BC04 SXN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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