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BF04 TOA

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner inner rear seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 3 Nov 2022 127,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner inner rear seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage to front end (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside sill damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2021 122,830 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage to front end (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside sill damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside sill damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,859 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2019 113,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,595 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,679 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 71,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,220 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 49,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,195 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 42,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 35,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 29,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF04 TOA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF04 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

BF04 TOA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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