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YCZ 9356

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,789 mi
Last recorded174,789 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 9356
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2021 174,789 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Offside Rear BACK PLATE MISSING

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

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

Outer SILLS HAVE FILLER ON AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,008 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 159,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 159,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 31/12 /2004 model 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner face of tyre split all way around. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 151,886 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,053 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 132,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside outer link arm top joints (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,522 miles

middle rear seat belt catch cover missing

offside front tyre inside wall slight cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,458 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

middle rear seat belt catch cover missing

offside front tyre inside wall slight cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle rear seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 30 Nov 2013 109,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slight cracking on inside wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,454 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low disc worn..

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads getting low disc worn..

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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YCZ 9356 is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCZ 9356, 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 YCZ 9356 registered?

YCZ 9356 is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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