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AJ05 CYY

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,535 mi
Last recorded120,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 120,535 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2026 120,535 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,279 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,279 miles

Road wheel fixing missing x1 on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,676 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 89,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,443 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,981 miles

coil springs croded

front suspension arm has slight rust

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,678 miles

Rear coil springs corroded but not broken recheck at nxt mot

Rear lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,473 miles

Central Lower middle exhaust clamp/bracket corroded.

Nearside Front tyre is perished and out of shape.

Offside Front tyre is out of shape.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,473 miles

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

Central Lower middle exhaust clamp/bracket corroded.

Nearside Front tyre is perished and out of shape.

Offside Front tyre is out of shape.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,493 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,614 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,875 miles

advise nsf tyre starting to crack outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,936 miles

Both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,319 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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AJ05 CYY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 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 AJ05 CYY, 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 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 CYY registered?

AJ05 CYY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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