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YC54 VSA

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,796 mi
Last recorded176,796 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 VSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 176,796 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 168,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 161,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise both front tyres on legal limit also worn inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 161,390 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise both front tyres on legal limit also worn inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 146,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 146,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,214 miles

2 FRONT TYRES SHOULDERED ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 FRONT TYRES SHOULDERED ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 29 May 2014 123,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 112,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,344 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 VSA is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSA, 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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YC54 VSA is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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