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BG04 JWZ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 144,740 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 144,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 135,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,074 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 62,074 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 50,991 miles

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

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

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

offside front lower screen cracked

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 JWZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWZ, 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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What year was BG04 JWZ registered?

BG04 JWZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is BG04 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 JWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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