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BK04 RZM

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,543 mi
Last recorded179,543 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 RZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 179,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 173,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 162,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

osf tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr shockabsorber casing missing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 126,630 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr shockabsorber casing missing

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 RZM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

BK04 RZM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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