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YA53 YEX

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,884 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

coolant and oil leak.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,515 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 118,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,951 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 31 Dec 2011 73,668 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear shocker covers loose

Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,386 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,497 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 YEX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YEX, 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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What year was YA53 YEX registered?

YA53 YEX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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