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AO05 FSY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,659 mi
Last recorded117,659 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 117,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 107,355 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,225 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

the rear suspension is slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,477 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,385 miles

Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,894 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO05 FSY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO05 FSY, 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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AO05 FSY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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