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BN04 GUG

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 GUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of the muffler mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 97,771 miles

Emissions not tested smoke engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear belts not tested due to presenters items covering rear seats

Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear belts not tested due to presenters items covering rear seats

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 81,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,244 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,091 miles

All four tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre has a tear/split on inner side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre has a tear/split on inner side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,779 miles

both front shock gaiters split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,288 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,229 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 GUG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN04 GUG, 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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BN04 GUG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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