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YA53 KVR

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 150,230 miles

Center exhaust deterioated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 148,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17wr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

centre exhaust clamp cracked

engine management light on

heavy corrosion both rear coils springs

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Pass 4 May 2016 145,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

brake pad wear indicator showing.

engine management light is on

oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2016 145,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

brake pad wear indicator showing.

engine management light is on

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 140,227 miles

both front suspension arms bushes parishing

both front tyres on 2mm and both rear tyres stepping 225/45/17wr

both rear dust cover loose on shock absorbers

engine management light on

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/r brake slightly binding and brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

Fail 5 May 2015 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension arms bushes parishing

both front tyres on 2mm and both rear tyres stepping 225/45/17wr

both rear dust cover loose on shock absorbers

engine management light on

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/r brake slightly binding and brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

Pass 7 May 2014 130,201 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management system light is on

n/s/f seatbelt lock is slightly damaged

o/s/r shock absorber cover is loose

Fail 7 May 2014 130,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management system light is on

n/s/f seatbelt lock is slightly damaged

o/s/r shock absorber cover is loose

Pass 3 May 2013 123,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Fail 3 May 2013 123,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,485 miles

both front suspension arm bushes cracking

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre stepping 225/45/17wr

wear on both rear brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arm bushes cracking

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre stepping 225/45/17wr

wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2011 106,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre 225/45/17wr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes

Fail 5 May 2011 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre 225/45/17wr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 May 2010 93,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 80,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,415 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 KVR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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