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YC54 ZVU

2004 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,366 mi
Last recorded128,366 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ZVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,366 miles

Offside antiroll bar link has play

fuel filter under car is damp

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,366 miles

Offside antiroll bar link has play

Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear both (1.4.A.2b)

fuel filter under car is damp

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,667 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,858 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edges+ low on outside edges

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres bald on inside edges+ low on outside edges

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,935 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,073 miles

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

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 ZVU is a 2004 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVU, 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 YC54 ZVU registered?

YC54 ZVU is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is YC54 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 ZVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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