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BK04 RYA

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,238 mi
Last recorded103,238 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 RYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 103,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 97,159 miles

HEAD LIGHT PATTENS POOR

Fail 10 May 2018 97,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Wiper poor

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,844 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be worn low and rear discs in poor condition

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,874 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,953 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 RYA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

BK04 RYA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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