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AO55 YXT

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,515 mi
Last recorded174,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 174,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 174,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 158,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 158,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 146,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,444 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 91,268 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009
Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,113 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 YXT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

AO55 YXT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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