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YA53 SYF

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,093 mi
Last recorded68,093 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 SYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 51,308 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,854 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,871 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 SYF is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA53 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 SYF registered?

YA53 SYF is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is YA53 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 SYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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