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YB04 UVN

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,468 mi
Last recorded170,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 170,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 151,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 151,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,894 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 128,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,257 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,257 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2012 89,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

osr brake binding on very slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr brake binding on very slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,094 miles

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

different speed rated tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front windscreen wipers poor

rear registration plate unstuck on one side

slight seepage from nearside front cv boot inner clip

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,098 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 72,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,074 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,854 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 UVN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YB04 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

YB04 UVN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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