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YC04 VNH

2004 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,095 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,639 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge; just legal

exhaust has a slight blow from the front

Fail 5 Feb 2015 93,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge; just legal

exhaust has a slight blow from the front

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,267 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,245 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,643 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes worn

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,958 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,480 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 VNH is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC04 VNH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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