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YA04 BVF

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,842 mi
Last recorded144,842 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 141,901 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 139,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,008 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit edges

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn close to limit edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,349 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot damp with grease

both rear shocks damp

nearside front anti roll bar drop link top boot split

to clean to diesel test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,405 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 117,515 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,025 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front ant-roll bar link upper ball joint boot perished

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

nearside rear suspension bumpstop split

offside rear suspension bumpstop split

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wipers smearing very slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front ant-roll bar link upper ball joint boot perished

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

nearside rear suspension bumpstop split

offside rear suspension bumpstop split

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wipers smearing very slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,908 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,587 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,784 miles

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

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

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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YA04 BVF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA04 BVF, 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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YA04 BVF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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