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AU05 XUY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,672 mi
Last recorded212,672 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 212,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 212,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 193,692 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded but still attached , just .

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust boot slightly deterioated

Pass 10 May 2018 182,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 182,606 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 176,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 165,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 165,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 153,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge,rerar tyres starting to crack and perish

tyres different sizes on each axle

Fail 23 Jun 2015 159,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge,rerar tyres starting to crack and perish

tyres different sizes on each axle

Pass 25 Jun 2014 149,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r side light is brighter than n/s/r

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,971 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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AU05 XUY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU05 XUY, 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 AU05 XUY registered?

AU05 XUY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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