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YC54 VRP

2004 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,064 mi
Last recorded173,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 173,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 173,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 167,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 167,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 162,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear coil spring corroded and various other suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 158,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 155,466 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers worn

Fail 27 Oct 2021 155,462 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 152,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too far to the left both front (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,310 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Just stop lights are working on it. (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides, excessively perished, cords visible. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,140 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 104,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,072 miles

rear shocker bump stop protectors perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,891 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 VRP is a 2004 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

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

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