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BC04 SXZ

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

181,153 mi
Last recorded181,153 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 181,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 168,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 146,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,828 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror has a crack

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,436 miles

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

offside rear seat has a child seat fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 25 Aug 2012 95,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,312 miles

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

Offside 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 SXZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

BC04 SXZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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