MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Center exhaust deterioated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
brake pad wear indicator showing.
engine management light is on
oil leaks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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