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YC54 ORA

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,069 mi
Last recorded113,069 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ORA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joint pipe connectors from cat o/s and n/s (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber covers detached and fallen down shock not effecting operation of shock

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joint pipe connectors from cat o/s and n/s (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock absorber covers detached not effecting operation of shock

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joint pipe connectors from cat o/s and n/s (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock absorber covers detached not effecting operation of shock

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s rear tyre cracked and worn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,396 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s rear tyre cracked and worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,581 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,518 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,389 miles

Nearsidd front tyre deteriorated

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)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,389 miles

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

Nearsidd front tyre deteriorated

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)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,031 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,928 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre ON 1.6 LIMIT

o/s/r tyre very close to wear indicators

rear brake pads on legal limit

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,922 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre ON 1.6 LIMIT

o/s/r tyre very close to wear indicators

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,916 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre begining too wear on inner wall 225/45 zr17 91y

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,068 miles

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,874 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 ORA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

YC54 ORA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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