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BC04 SYA

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,496 mi
Last recorded112,496 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,496 miles

cv boots perished & slight leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2015

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed front n/s & o/s (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,534 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 92,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonet open warning light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,908 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,850 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,056 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 SYA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

BC04 SYA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is BC04 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 SYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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