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BF04 URN

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,349 mi
Last recorded116,349 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,349 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 116,336 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 109,497 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,402 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 73,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,741 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine breather hoses split

Pass 19 Jan 2013 44,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,094 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,303 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 11,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 URN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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