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AO55 YYL

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,261 mi
Last recorded150,261 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,261 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 145,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaUST BLOW FROM REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,149 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,954 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness

front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,089 miles

Off side rear tyre directional near side rear tyre is non directional

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,904 miles

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,578 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 YYL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

AO55 YYL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is AO55 YYL safe to buy?

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