MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged all 4 damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear coil springs corroded
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged all 4 damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear coil springs corroded
rear sub frame corroded
Front Outer both sides/tyre wall damage/slight
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))
Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front battery loose in tray
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES rear bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Outer both sides/tyre wall damage/slight
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))
Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front battery loose in tray
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre has deep splits
offside and nearside rear tyres perished
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear braking and suspension areas
nearside rear tyre inner wall has splits
offside front inner tyre has splits
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear braking and suspension areas
nearside rear tyre inner wall has splits
offside front inner tyre has splits
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cuts in sidewall of nearside rear tyre
slight cracking to inner wall of offside front tyre
surface corrosion on rear sub frame
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cuts in sidewall of nearside rear tyre
slight cracking to inner wall of offside front tyre
surface corrosion on rear sub frame
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in outer walls of both nearside tyres
outer edges of both rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in outer walls of both nearside tyres
outer edges of both rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
tyre offside rear (nail in centre of tread)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
tyre offside rear (nail in centre of tread)
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BG04 GZL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BG04 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2004.
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