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BF04 TOU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 150,889 miles

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)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 150,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,630 miles

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,287 miles

corrosion on discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,017 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

inner rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front sill distorted

Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,017 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

inner rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front sill distorted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,109 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Feb 2009 87,109 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,170 miles

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

O/S front bumper damaged

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 TOU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TOU, 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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BF04 TOU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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