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AV05 YLG

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YLG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,978 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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AV05 YLG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 AV05 YLG, 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 AV05 YLG registered?

AV05 YLG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is AV05 YLG safe to buy?

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