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YA53 YEV

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 136,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,345 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 130,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,229 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 101,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,565 miles

front tyre walls damaged

nsr tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre walls damaged

nsr tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,411 miles

osr tyre wall badly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,415 miles

strong advice o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1,6mm and inner edge worn low poss tracking out

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

airbag warning light on

front pads near wear indicators

minor wear on nearside front tyre both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs getting low

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,345 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YEV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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