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YD04 BYW

2004 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,372 mi
Last recorded192,372 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 192,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 185,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 180,962 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 180,962 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 174,888 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 174,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 166,516 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2011 144,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 12 May 2011 144,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 May 2010 119,894 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side rear tyre distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,105 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/s parking brake cable was fouling suspension arm and has chaffed through outer cover.

Parking brake action notchy.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,820 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

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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YD04 BYW is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD04 BYW, 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 YD04 BYW registered?

YD04 BYW is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YD04 BYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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