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A3 BVU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,286 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges between wing and door (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges between wing and door (4.11 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 76,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2013 69,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,179 miles

front wheels changed

rear tyres appear smaller than wheel width

Fail 22 May 2012 57,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres appear smaller than wheel width

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,476 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,738 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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A3 BVU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A3 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 BVU registered?

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

Is A3 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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