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YC04 NBY

2004 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,007 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi brake pipes are starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi brake pipes are starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,277 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 97,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,689 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,805 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,892 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,868 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,680 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,447 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,734 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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YC04 NBY is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

YC04 NBY is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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