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BF04 ZUD

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,652 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 102,612 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 102,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 81,467 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,434 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,357 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall (slightly)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,810 miles

advise both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,171 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 ZUD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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