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YD04 DYR

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 DYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nsf of vehicle damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,066 miles

No Smoke Detected

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arms Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever not full movement

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

plastic under body covers

rear brake back plates corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever not full movement

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

plastic under body covers

rear brake back plates corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,319 miles

rear brakes slight grab

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slight grab

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 96,056 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 62,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 124,293 miles

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

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

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 DYR is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black 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 DYR, 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 DYR registered?

YD04 DYR is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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