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BK04 NZU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,818 mi
Last recorded244,818 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 244,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 236,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 236,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 228,928 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 228,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 215,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 203,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 203,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 191,261 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 191,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 178,736 miles

corrosion offside rear sill and floor

Fail 17 May 2016 178,736 miles

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

corrosion offside rear sill and floor

Pass 27 May 2015 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 154,272 miles

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

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

damper rod shrouds have dropped down on rear shocks

drivers wiper a little smeary on edges

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2013 142,846 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 131,685 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 120,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/f brake pads worn VERY low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer tread

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 6 May 2010 108,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,716 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 78,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,940 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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BK04 NZU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK04 NZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 NZU registered?

BK04 NZU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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