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YD04 HEX

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

brake hydraulic reservoir cap damaged, attention advised

Fail 5 Mar 2019 140,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

brake hydraulic reservoir cap damaged, attention advised

Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuinated (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap damaged, attention advised

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning light illuminated due to damaged wiring, all brake pads have sufficient braking material, attention advised

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,039 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 107,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,587 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,897 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 HEX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HEX, 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 HEX registered?

YD04 HEX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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