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BN04 GSZ

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,155 mi
Last recorded167,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 GSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 167,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,185 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 156,632 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 154,959 miles

brake servo assistance action harder than normal

Fail 8 Feb 2023 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (reaching cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (reaching cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake servo assistance action harder than normal

Pass 21 Feb 2022 152,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 152,443 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,347 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 150,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 148,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 147,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorber protective gaiters/bump stops in poor condition- advise replacement

Pass 14 Feb 2018 145,823 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished on outer walls

Fail 13 Feb 2018 145,808 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished on outer walls

Pass 11 Feb 2017 144,243 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight drag from rear brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2017 144,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder and cracking avon zz3 225/45zr17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight drag from rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,969 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder avon 225/45/zr 17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,709 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 133,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 124,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 124,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 110,266 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 110,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front registration plate is slightly distorted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 95,259 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 71,158 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,339 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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BN04 GSZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN04 GSZ, 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 BN04 GSZ registered?

BN04 GSZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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