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BF04 YTW

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,155 mi
Last recorded187,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 YTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 187,155 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake 17%

Fail 16 Jul 2021 187,155 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake 17%

Pass 9 Dec 2019 173,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 173,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 166,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,593 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 146,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 137,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 133,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 133,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 101,116 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,050 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,784 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 YTW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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