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YC54 TZR

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,863 mi
Last recorded145,863 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 TZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 145,863 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,913 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,774 miles

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 12 Sep 2019 128,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bind o/s/r brake

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 121,147 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 121,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 12 Oct 2016 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,740 miles

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to wear bars

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,740 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to wear bars

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,961 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,081 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,081 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,621 miles

N/S/F outer CV boot weeping grease from inner boot clamp, but not split and firmly secured.

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged by kerbing.

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,256 miles

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

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

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 TZR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

YC54 TZR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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