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YC54 ZXB

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,264 mi
Last recorded176,264 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ZXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 176,264 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 176,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 173,198 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 173,190 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 171,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 162,376 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 162,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,879 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs have slight corrosion/lip on surfaces

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,317 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,116 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 ZXB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

YC54 ZXB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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