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WN04 YDW

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 YDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 170,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 164,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 164,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 160,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 156,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 152,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2019 148,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 148,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 144,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 139,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,137 miles

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,473 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 121,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 121,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 108,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,852 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Mar 2010 86,386 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake discs deteriorated (corrosion)

nearside rear pads worn 85% approx

rear brake discs deteriorated (wear)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 59,509 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake discs deteriorated (corrosion)

nearside rear pads worn 85% approx

rear brake discs deteriorated (wear)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,451 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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WN04 YDW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WN04 YDW, 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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WN04 YDW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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