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YB04 JKJ

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 JKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 116,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake discs has been hot and pads low possible brake bind

Fail 14 May 2019 116,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake discs has been hot and pads low possible brake bind

Pass 15 May 2018 112,368 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

both rear shock absorbers outer covers deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 107,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 102,461 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 102,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 97,158 miles

nearside shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 92,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 86,962 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,037 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS CONDITION?

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 12 May 2011 59,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,152 miles

front tyres getting worn

front wipers a little poor

radiator leaking

rear discs getting worn

Pass 1 May 2008 26,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,308 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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YB04 JKJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

YB04 JKJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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