MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
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
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
Front brake pads are getting low.
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.
engine managerment light on
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
nearside rear tyre close to limit
offside front tyre close to limit
grease around offside cv gaitor
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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