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BF04 TPZ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,771 mi
Last recorded169,771 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 163,561 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 163,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 157,851 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 157,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 157,617 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

emmisions test aborted due to engine smoke 02 c0 and hc all excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2015 149,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 149,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 142,747 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 142,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 136,111 miles

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

air baglight on

traction control light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 135,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air baglight on

traction control light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,502 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,198 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,217 miles

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

advise front num ber plate slightly detrated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,620 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 TPZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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