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AO05 YSK

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,670 mi
Last recorded171,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YSK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 171,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 161,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 161,910 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 142,609 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

O/S rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,273 miles

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower 1 of 3 ball joint nuts broken but still secure

Fail 18 Apr 2016 116,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 1 of 3 ball joint nuts broken but still secure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,024 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high mileage recomend cam belt

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high mileage recomend cam belt

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,057 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,793 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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AO05 YSK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO05 YSK, 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 YSK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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