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YC54 TZV

2004 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,648 mi
Last recorded159,648 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 TZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 159,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty on underbody & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 11 Apr 2025 157,030 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body

Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,960 miles

underbody covers

Pass 12 Apr 2023 152,115 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 152,115 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,606 miles

covers on under body

Pass 1 Apr 2021 146,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 143,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 138,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,000 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,460 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,107 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,359 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,918 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 TZV is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

YC54 TZV is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 TZV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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