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YB04 JOA

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 JOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,146 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,130 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,128 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)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,557 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,557 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,522 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,141 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,743 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 JOA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YB04 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

YB04 JOA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 JOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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