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BD04 KCV

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,183 mi
Last recorded114,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,991 miles

Headlamp lenses poor condition.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 96,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unever (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,209 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet safty catch sticking

Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet safty catch sticking

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,591 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 74,591 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 48,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,563 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,754 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread cord not exposed

offside rear tyre cracked on tread cord not exposed

Pass 13 May 2010 27,738 miles

o/s/r tyre tread showing signs of seperation but not exposing cords

Pass 11 May 2009 22,536 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2008 17,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,241 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres have deep cracks in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,241 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres have deep cracks in tread

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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BD04 KCV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD04 KCV, 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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BD04 KCV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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