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YC04 XHJ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 XHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,259 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear ram covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,252 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe broken emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear ram covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,426 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 104,083 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 104,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,147 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 91,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,178 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,966 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly and pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,089 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,457 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,675 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,936 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 XHJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 XHJ registered?

YC04 XHJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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