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AP05 LYJ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 58,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,060 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 57,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beginning to get misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beginning to get misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 56,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 53,934 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,222 miles

Nearside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,884 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 33,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,528 miles

cuts on tread osr tyre cracks on tread nsr tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,926 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

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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AP05 LYJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP05 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 LYJ registered?

AP05 LYJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 LYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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