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BA04 KRJ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,499 mi
Last recorded187,499 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 KRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 187,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 187,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 182,021 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 177,688 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 177,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 167,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 161,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 156,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 151,073 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,011 miles

engine coolant level low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 115,008 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low but not below 1.5mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,866 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,453 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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BA04 KRJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KRJ, 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 BA04 KRJ registered?

BA04 KRJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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