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AO55 YYE

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,881 miles

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 24 Jan 2025 160,369 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 160,369 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edger (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 155,544 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 155,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

tpms light on traction control light on

Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,177 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

tpms light on traction control light on

Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,865 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 143,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 7 Jan 2021 135,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 130,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 103,654 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted.

Fail 11 May 2017 103,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Flexi to metal pipe joint. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 20 May 2016 95,638 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 92,000 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 91,954 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 88,511 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 81,830 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 76,183 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 76,183 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 61,538 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 54,495 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 YYE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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