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BC04 KTL

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 KTL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

backbox heat shield insecure

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,771 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel arch and lower door rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shockabsorber plastic dust covers both insecure

some suspension components rusty under body

Fail 18 Nov 2016 136,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel arch and lower door rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shockabsorber plastic dust covers both insecure

some suspension components rusty under body

Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,408 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 112,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,543 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 98,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 71,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,961 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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BC04 KTL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC04 KTL, 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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BC04 KTL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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