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BL53 ZKA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,937 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 114,937 miles

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 too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,828 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 110,827 miles

Central Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2009 61,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,084 miles

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

Wear to front brake discs

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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BL53 ZKA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL53 ZKA, 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 BL53 ZKA registered?

BL53 ZKA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is BL53 ZKA safe to buy?

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