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YB04 UVU

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,835 mi
Last recorded156,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 156,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,126 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield over rear exhaust box

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 19 Jan 2016 139,126 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking centre o/side (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear heat shield over rear exhaust box

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 122,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,020 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,730 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 UVU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB04 UVU registered?

YB04 UVU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 UVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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