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AV05 YLX

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

212,598 mi
Last recorded212,598 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 212,598 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; console bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all showing wear and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 200,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 200,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 183,891 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,917 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,228 miles

rear service brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,230 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 YLX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AV05 YLX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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