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A6 VYA

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 64,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,419 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 62,419 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 62,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 59,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,151 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 34,113 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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A6 VYA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A6 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 VYA registered?

A6 VYA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is A6 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VYA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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