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BD04 HDZ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,413 mi
Last recorded168,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 168,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 168,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

innerwing splash guards are insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2014 153,356 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan wireing is not connected

innerwing splash guards are insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 145,049 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 194,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres at 1.6mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear cut on inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,911 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front and rear brake discs have signs of wear,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,579 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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BD04 HDZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD04 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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