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AD04 YUL

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,762 mi
Last recorded116,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 116,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 116,495 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear disc slight lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,113 miles

Rear tyres stretched but not excessively

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,278 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,850 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 65,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,322 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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AD04 YUL 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 94.7%.

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 AD04 YUL, 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 AD04 YUL registered?

AD04 YUL is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AD04 YUL safe to buy?

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