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BG54 RKZ

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,957 mi
Last recorded223,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 223,957 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 207,391 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 188,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,548 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both side front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 175,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both side front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,475 miles

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))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,475 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 160,700 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 160,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,741 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 154,741 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 145,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,199 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,706 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,054 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 113,993 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,578 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,218 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,237 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall {not through to cords}

n/s/r tyre low & cracking in tread {205/55/v16}

Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall {not through to cords}

n/s/r tyre low & cracking in tread {205/55/v16}

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,379 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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BG54 RKZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG54 RKZ, 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 BG54 RKZ registered?

BG54 RKZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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