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YB04 BNU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,539 mi
Last recorded107,539 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 BNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,003 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,779 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen / front number plate cracked / slight imbalance to front brakes / osr light lens lose

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,119 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,618 miles

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,121 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,988 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 40,273 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,017 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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YB04 BNU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YB04 BNU, 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 YB04 BNU registered?

YB04 BNU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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