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BL04 GXA

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 163,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,978 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2019 151,978 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 May 2018 148,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

o/s reversing light inoperative

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Aug 2015 138,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

antiroll bar front corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 126,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,995 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 101,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,001 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on due to fault in wiring loom brake pads about 50% worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on due to fault in wiring loom brake pads about 50% worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oside outer drive shaft boot small pin hole

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,195 miles

oside outer drive shaft boot small pin hole

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,198 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,039 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2008 91,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2007 68,548 miles

1.Advise front number plate cracked

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

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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BL04 GXA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL04 GXA, 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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BL04 GXA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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