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YA54 WPZ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 136,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,723 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 122,722 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,540 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 99,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,343 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight freeplay at nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,343 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight freeplay at nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,646 miles

Front plastic understray loose

Slight freeplay at nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front plastic understray loose

Slight freeplay at nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,014 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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YA54 WPZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YA54 WPZ, 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 YA54 WPZ registered?

YA54 WPZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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