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AO55 BYB

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 157,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake back plates rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 154,764 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)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 143,194 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 143,194 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,480 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,577 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 119,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,862 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 102,862 miles

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

Front brake pads are getting low.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,829 miles

engine managerment light on

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,935 miles

grease around offside cv gaitor

Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grease around offside cv gaitor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,848 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AO55 BYB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO55 BYB, 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 AO55 BYB registered?

AO55 BYB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AO55 BYB safe to buy?

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