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YA53 YFD

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,912 mi
Last recorded171,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 171,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 171,912 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 167,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 153,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 136,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsided front wheel damaged

rear discs scored

rear pads low

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear lower gearbox mounting splitting

small leak from front exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 15 Mar 2012 111,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear lower gearbox mounting splitting

small leak from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,863 miles

Signs of oil seep at turbo and after air induction pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,021 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 YFD is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

YA53 YFD is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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