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BN04 VSD

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 160,568 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Front Discs worn

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Rear Lower Both suspension arms bushes perishing

Pass 26 May 2018 151,202 miles

Exhaust system has slight leakage.

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair The calliper is grabbing but not severely affecting the performance and wear of brake pads. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 151,190 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Calliper binding/grabbing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system has slight leakage.

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair The calliper is grabbing but not severely affecting the performance and wear of brake pads. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 144,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 135,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 116,936 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 116,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,043 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 VSD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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