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YC04 AZB

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 144,993 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 144,991 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 138,469 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,951 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

epc light on

Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,951 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

epc light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,228 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,782 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,420 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,118 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but no cord seen

Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but no cord seen

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 92,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,980 miles

front pads approx 80% worn

rear pads approx 70% worn

rear shockers noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,323 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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YC04 AZB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC04 AZB, 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 YC04 AZB registered?

YC04 AZB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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