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BK04 EPA

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,581 mi
Last recorded143,581 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 143,581 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Warning light on dash

Fail 25 Nov 2016 143,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Small metal part loose on o/s/r shocker mount ( not affecting shocker action )

Suspect n/s/r caliper faulty

Undertrays fitted

Warning light on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 107,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,900 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,900 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,321 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 54,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 42,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 42,250 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front and rear pads low

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 EPA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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