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AV05 YLO

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,729 mi
Last recorded186,729 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,729 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 180,919 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 175,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 167,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 167,316 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety centre (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 156,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,005 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 145,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 133,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 R17 91w pirelli P7 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,597 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 122,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,207 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SEPERATING O/S LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SEPERATING (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,965 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 74,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,417 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,405 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 YLO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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