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BL04 GXR

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

243,377 mi
Last recorded243,377 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 243,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 232,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre got minor cut

Fail 23 Aug 2018 232,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre got minor cut

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 222,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 211,710 miles

E.M.l on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 202,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

check engine lamp on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 180,247 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 170,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 170,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 157,379 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 143,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 143,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,046 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 125,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Aug 2009 110,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

glow-plug warning light flashing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,658 miles

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

glow-plug warning light flashing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,266 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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BL04 GXR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BL04 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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