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Y9 SCJ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,185 mi
Last recorded132,185 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 SCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 125,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,167 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 2 Jun 2016 86,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,652 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,881 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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Y9 SCJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y9 SCJ, 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 Y9 SCJ registered?

Y9 SCJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is Y9 SCJ safe to buy?

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