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AO55 BYZ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,166 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

nearside front outer c.v boot twisted.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 153,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside front outer c.v boot twisted.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,315 miles

both front headlights lens deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,402 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiperblades smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,614 miles

both rear tyres are perrished

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are perrished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,654 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,782 miles

coolant level low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,986 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 BYZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYZ, 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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AO55 BYZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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