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AO55 BYL

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,705 mi
Last recorded225,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 225,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 205,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake disc back plate corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 203,635 miles

x 3 hub back plates covers ex rust

n\s\r shock absorber weather cover missing (trumpet)

Fail 16 Feb 2021 203,629 miles

Additional braking device inoperative hand brake not working on both rear wheels (1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n\s\r shock absorber weather cover missing (trumpet)

x 3 hub back plates covers ex rust

Pass 10 Feb 2020 201,040 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 201,038 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 193,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 181,109 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 172,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deteriorating ()

coolant low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 172,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deteriorating ()

coolant low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 162,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.24 (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 151,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre stepped and starting to slightly go out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2013 139,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 139,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,421 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,536 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side stop lamp dim

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,762 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 BYL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

AO55 BYL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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