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AO55 BYJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,580 mi
Last recorded175,580 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 175,580 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)

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

rear brake backing plates missing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 175,567 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding / pads metal-metal (3.5.1k)

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)

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

rear brake backing plates missing

rear brake discs heavy corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 162,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 162,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 147,678 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres slight scrubbing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 136,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Wing mirror cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 136,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Wing mirror cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,211 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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AO55 BYJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO55 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

AO55 BYJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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