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BL04 XFY

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 139,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2018 134,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,730 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,011 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R back plates rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,786 miles

All brake back plate distorted but not loose

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 102,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres cracking but no visable cords

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,160 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 XFY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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