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AU05 YEC

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,679 mi
Last recorded94,679 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,059 miles

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

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,283 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,817 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 YEC is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU05 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

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

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