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Y231 GFG

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 116,120 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,566 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 109,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 104,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,145 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,488 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,901 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 84,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 66,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,344 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,557 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,235 miles

slight damage on n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,783 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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Y231 GFG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y231 GFG, 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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Y231 GFG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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