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AO54 YRY

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,161 mi
Last recorded159,161 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,161 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 159,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking on rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 135,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,708 miles

Offside Rear Tell tail Lens Damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2024 118,705 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tell tail Lens Damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 100,960 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,707 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

general under side age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

exhaust front pipe flex slight blow

rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 76,206 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

exhaust front pipe flex slight blow

rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,962 miles

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2018 72,962 miles

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

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

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,082 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,082 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,520 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,394 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,938 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,879 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AO54 YRY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO54 YRY, 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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AO54 YRY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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