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YA53 HVE

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 164,280 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,040 miles

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!

Pass 27 Dec 2012 106,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 106,026 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,217 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,613 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear shock absorber dustcover fell off

Fail 16 Dec 2009 75,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 60,022 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered om inner

near side rear wheel binding

Fail 31 Dec 2008 60,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,433 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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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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