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AX04 YRC

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,961 mi
Last recorded81,961 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 81,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

esp light is indicating fault.

nearside rear tye outer wall deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,570 miles

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

esp light is indicating fault.

nearside rear tye outer wall deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,999 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,085 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,579 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

covers fitted under car

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,222 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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AX04 YRC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX04 YRC, 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 AX04 YRC registered?

AX04 YRC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is AX04 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 YRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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