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AV05 YLN

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,633 mi
Last recorded147,633 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 147,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear outer sill in a poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2021 147,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear outer sill in a poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,982 miles

front headlight beam image poor

Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 124,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 124,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 110,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,554 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn

Advise offside rear tyre worn

Advise passenger door mirror broken

Advise rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,716 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front tyre worn

Advise offside rear tyre worn

Advise passenger door mirror broken

Advise rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,840 miles

covers fitted / o/s/f brake pad low / slight rip on outer wall of n/s/f tyre x perrishing on inner / o/s/r tyre 2.6,mm

Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

covers fitted / o/s/f brake pad low / slight rip on outer wall of n/s/f tyre x perrishing on inner / o/s/r tyre 2.6,mm

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,463 miles

engine warning light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 60,379 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT PERRISHING X 2.8MM ON O/S/R TYRE

Fail 16 May 2013 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT PERRISHING X 2.8MM ON O/S/R TYRE

Pass 30 May 2012 46,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE 2.2 MM

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

O/S/F TYRE 3MM

SLIGHT SPLIT ON N/S/F DROP LINK BOOT

SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S CV BOOT

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front lower arm bush worn/front bush/

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 21,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 21,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 18,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2009 18,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,671 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 YLN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV05 YLN, 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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AV05 YLN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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