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YC54 CFL

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 CFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 155,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 145,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 138,717 miles

Brake fluid resevoir cap broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on the minimum level.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 138,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake fluid resevoir cap broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on the minimum level.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,059 miles

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

brake fluid filler cap damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake fluid filler cap damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 114,594 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2011 114,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 108,638 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 101,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge + low tread 2 mm

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,285 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge + low tread 2 mm

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,514 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked .

Fail 9 Jul 2008 97,439 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked .

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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YC54 CFL is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YC54 CFL, 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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YC54 CFL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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