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BN04 VSX

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,428 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 125,423 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 125,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2010 69,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 61,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,146 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 VSX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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