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BF04 TSX

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,806 mi
Last recorded195,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 195,806 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 195,781 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Check engine light on

Low on coolant

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases B/box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 158,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 158,418 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

small leak from rear silencer

Pass 18 Dec 2014 149,266 miles

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

rear silencer leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2014 149,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

rear silencer leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,892 miles

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

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake pad wire disconnected

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,344 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres running off on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 75,052 miles

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber shroud come adrift

Fail 28 May 2010 75,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber shroud come adrift

Pass 30 May 2009 63,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,392 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 TSX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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