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AU05 YED

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,299 mi
Last recorded149,299 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 149,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,621 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 143,621 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 139,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 134,686 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 134,686 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 131,346 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,316 miles

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.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 127,316 miles

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.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,006 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 124,006 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,915 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,897 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,897 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,869 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight cut

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,613 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 83,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,508 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,131 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,131 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,725 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 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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