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YA04 NGU

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,641 mi
Last recorded148,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 NGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 148,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 148,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,101 miles

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,496 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS LOOSE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS LOOSE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,322 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,322 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 96,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,156 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 92,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,604 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 77,502 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,983 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 50,131 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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YA04 NGU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NGU, 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 YA04 NGU registered?

YA04 NGU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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