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Y3 SPC

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,938 mi
Last recorded49,938 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,499 miles

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,389 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre signs of wear on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,044 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,987 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 23,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,427 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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Y3 SPC is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y3 SPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 SPC registered?

Y3 SPC is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is Y3 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 SPC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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