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A3 BXU

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,992 mi
Last recorded107,992 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 107,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 107,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,712 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 100,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,747 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,605 miles

n/s/f inner c.v joint worn

o/s/f inner c.v joint excessively worn

Fail 24 Nov 2011 78,603 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner c.v joint worn

o/s/f inner c.v joint excessively worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,254 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,231 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,937 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 BXU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXU, 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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What year was A3 BXU registered?

A3 BXU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is A3 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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