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B4 EMH

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,705 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,100 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 24 Oct 2014 64,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,752 miles

MIL light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 25,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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B4 EMH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B4 EMH, 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 B4 EMH registered?

B4 EMH is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is B4 EMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 EMH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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