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YC54 KUV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 165,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 163,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,679 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 158,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 155,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 140,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,147 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 130,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2016 115,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.5.C.1a)

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,967 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 105,967 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,958 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,720 miles

engine light on

front brake discs thin

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,733 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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YC54 KUV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC54 KUV, 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 YC54 KUV registered?

YC54 KUV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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