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BJ04 BTJ

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,242 mi
Last recorded174,242 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 174,242 miles

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 174,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 167,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust manifold blow

Fail 25 Apr 2019 167,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust manifold blow

Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,106 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,106 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 158,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front top mount stiff/noisy causing spring to make a "twang" noise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside+offside "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both dust covers damaged both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 144,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both dust covers damaged both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 132,982 miles

Engine temp in the red when tested

Oil leak on engine area when tested.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,028 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,874 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,519 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ04 BTJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ04 BTJ, 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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BJ04 BTJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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