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BF04 AVJ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,859 mi
Last recorded78,859 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER AND INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 78,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER AND INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 76,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,185 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 68,185 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 59,961 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking down to age

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 57,644 miles

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

off side rear tyre cracking down to age no cords time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,333 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,158 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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BF04 AVJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BF04 AVJ, 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 BF04 AVJ registered?

BF04 AVJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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