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BG04 GZH

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,685 mi
Last recorded162,685 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 159,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH lens det (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 159,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH lens det (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,135 miles

Eml on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,812 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 136,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,542 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,747 miles

advise front brake pads low

tracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,046 miles

Engine light on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG04 GZH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BG04 GZH, 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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BG04 GZH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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