MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nails in nearside rear tyre (x3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper inoperative.
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre inner edge
offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge (centre 3/4 width) OK!
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear discs corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear discs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
1) Oil level too low to test
2) Front tyres close to limits ( inner edges worn)
4) N/S/R shock absorber bump stop braoken
4) N/S/R tyre worn to limits in the centre section
1) Oil level too low to test
2) Front tyres close to limits ( inner edges worn)
4) N/S/R shock absorber bump stop braoken
4) N/S/R tyre worn to limits in the centre section
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear shock absorber dustcover fell off
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear shock absorber dustcover fell off
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres feathered om inner
near side rear wheel binding
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres feathered om inner
near side rear wheel binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YA53 HVE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red 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 YA53 HVE, 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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YA53 HVE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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