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YC54 OPJ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 OPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 67,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,795 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Needs further investigation /engine mounting deteriorated.. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 66,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Needs further investigation /engine mounting deteriorated.. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 65,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,249 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,687 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 61,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,925 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 58,916 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,541 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 56,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,021 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,757 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 26,412 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,010 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 OPJ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

YC54 OPJ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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