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BD04 DLN

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 DLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2021 161,434 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 160,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 160,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 157,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 155,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 152,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 143,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

boot open warning light on

engine light on

oil sensor light on

Fail 4 Jul 2015 143,386 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

boot open warning light on

engine light on

oil sensor light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 137,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,677 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 70,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,286 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,274 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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BD04 DLN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD04 DLN, 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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BD04 DLN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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