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YA04 YDY

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 146,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 145,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 138,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 124,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,329 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,546 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 YDY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA04 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YA04 YDY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YA04 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 YDY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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