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AV55 HMY

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 148,127 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,747 miles

front screen marked but not in drivers vision

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,222 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 134,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,546 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,222 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,569 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,613 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm

Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,613 miles

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

nsr tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,521 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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AV55 HMY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV55 HMY, 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 AV55 HMY registered?

AV55 HMY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AV55 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 HMY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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