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YD04 EAS

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,587 mi
Last recorded171,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 EAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,364 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 145,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front / rear suspension corroded

glow plug lamp flashing

Fail 21 May 2019 145,649 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front / rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 133,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 133,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 119,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 119,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,928 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,928 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

engine mil light on

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,656 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2012 53,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 53,637 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 47,302 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 May 2010 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,638 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 EAS is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EAS, 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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YD04 EAS is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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