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YC04 RDM

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 RDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,267 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas and rear sub frame/axle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit... Replacement recommended...225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,959 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,925 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,278 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,271 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2014 59,816 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering slightly

Pass 23 May 2014 59,816 miles

both rear tyres feathering slightly

Pass 29 May 2013 53,291 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,245 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 47,555 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 47,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

cambelt due

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,154 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm

cambelt due

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,514 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,784 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 RDM is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDM, 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 RDM registered?

YC04 RDM is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is YC04 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 RDM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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