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YA04 NFD

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,866 mi
Last recorded190,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 NFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 190,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 185,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 178,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner N/S + O/S Mudguards Insecure!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen Cracked, Not Affecting Drivers View Of The Road

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 178,351 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing Front & Rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner N/S + O/S Mudguards Insecure!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen Cracked, Not Affecting Drivers View Of The Road

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

Lower O/S/F Turbo Hose Not Fitted Correctly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,808 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 156,612 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 146,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2012 138,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 138,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 134,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light remains on after start up

engine managment light remains on after start up

Fail 29 Dec 2011 134,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light remains on after start up

engine managment light remains on after start up

Fail 30 Dec 2010 122,789 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 122,789 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 107,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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YA04 NFD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA04 NFD, 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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YA04 NFD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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