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YD04 JDS

2004 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,963 mi
Last recorded181,963 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 181,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 168,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 157,399 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 135,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 135,391 miles

Nearside 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 119,819 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 109,629 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 109,601 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,264 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,754 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside 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 JDS is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JDS, 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 JDS registered?

YD04 JDS is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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