MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
front headlight beam image poor
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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)
Advise nearside front tyre worn
Advise offside rear tyre worn
Advise passenger door mirror broken
Advise rear brake pads worn
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
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
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
engine warning light on dash
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
UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT PERRISHING X 2.8MM ON O/S/R TYRE
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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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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