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BA04 CZK

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,572 mi
Last recorded196,572 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 196,572 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

MIL does not illuminate

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills + general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion over the whole vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2025 196,354 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

MIL does not illuminate

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills + general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion over the whole vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2024 191,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 191,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 179,997 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 165,733 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,058 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 154,058 miles

Brake performance not tested due to braking system defects (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 148,339 miles

Lower sub frame engine torque reaction mount rubber slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 148,339 miles

Lower sub frame engine torque reaction mount rubber slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 144,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,542 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2016 127,578 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 127,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way on rim, inner on outer. (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,609 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,322 miles

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

engine manegment light on

nearside rear/slight noise from hub

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,479 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 56,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,077 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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BA04 CZK is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA04 CZK, 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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BA04 CZK is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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