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AU05 YDT

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,510 mi
Last recorded162,510 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 162,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 148,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 13 Mar 2021 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,742 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,019 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,028 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,067 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,311 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 YDT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AU05 YDT, 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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AU05 YDT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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