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YC54 UKG

2004 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,145 mi
Last recorded170,145 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 170,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 164,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2019 163,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 154,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

battery light on

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

battery light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 134,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/f inner arch trim loose

Fail 17 Jun 2015 125,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/f inner arch trim loose

Pass 7 May 2014 117,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door hinge worn adv replace

Pass 21 May 2013 108,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 99,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 93,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,563 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 78,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,975 miles

monitor near side rear tyre wear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,138 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 UKG is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

YC54 UKG is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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