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YC04 NKN

2004 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,078 mi
Last recorded156,078 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 156,078 miles

Offside sill corroded

boot lid corroded

gearbox mounting weak

Fail 4 Mar 2026 155,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

boot lid corroded

gearbox mounting weak

Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,524 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 142,790 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,154 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 119,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,227 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

E.M.L light stopping on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,217 miles

cannot see all of rear springs for inspectyion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,362 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 NKN is a 2004 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC04 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

YC04 NKN is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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