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BK04 EEW

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,293 mi
Last recorded162,293 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,293 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Feb 2022 162,264 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,800 miles

Both sides rear shocks corroded

Front brake pads don't match the face of the disc (either wrong discs or pads are fitted)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure right hand back box mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Several cracks along the top left (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Both sides rear shocks corroded

Front brake pads don't match the face of the disc (either wrong discs or pads are fitted)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,790 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,980 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,822 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2007

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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BK04 EEW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK04 EEW, 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 BK04 EEW registered?

BK04 EEW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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