MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Both wheels stiff to turn by hand.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on both shoulders. Suspect due to low tyre pressure. Recommend replacement. 205/55R16 91W. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch panel damaged and distorted. Recommend repair.
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Intermittent coolant temperature fault stored. Light extinguished after fault read. Rattle from engine at initial rev increase. Recommend check and repair. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Both wheels stiff to turn by hand.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on both shoulders. Suspect due to low tyre pressure. Recommend replacement. 205/55R16 91W. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch panel damaged and distorted. Recommend repair.
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Engine warning light on. Tappets noisy.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split due to low pressure damage. 205/55R16 91W. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine warning light on. Tappets noisy.
Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose to caliper joint. (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in aluminium block. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in aluminium block. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread. Slightly misshaped.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Loud tap/rattle from engine throughout rev range.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Sidewall damaged due to low pressure. No cords. Recommend replacement.205/55R16 91W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracked on inside shoulder. Radial cracks in tread. Strongly recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Loud tap/rattle from engine throughout rev range.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Sidewall damaged due to low pressure. No cords. Recommend replacement.205/55R16 91W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracked on inside shoulder. Radial cracks in tread. Strongly recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working Bulb 380. (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre sidewall has slight cut
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU05 YED is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YED, 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 YED is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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