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BG04 GZL

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

160,115 mi
Last recorded160,115 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 160,115 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 160,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,902 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 153,901 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 147,856 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2019 147,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,831 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 140,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,779 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 124,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,603 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 115,603 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 110,546 miles

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2013 110,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,420 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 108,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,320 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 96,495 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre offside rear (nail in centre of tread)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,276 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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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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