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YD04 DRB

2004 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 DRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 121,002 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management warning light on

engine misfiring

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,435 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 92,435 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light cracked

offside front door handle broken

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,006 miles

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

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

nearside rear light cracked

offside front door handle broken

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,254 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,677 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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YD04 DRB is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YD04 DRB, 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 YD04 DRB registered?

YD04 DRB is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is YD04 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 DRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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