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AJ04 JYC

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,514 mi
Last recorded150,514 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 JYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 147,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,789 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 138,822 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working flashing on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,698 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,698 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,144 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

OSR brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,416 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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AJ04 JYC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ04 JYC, 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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AJ04 JYC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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