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AX54 PYJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,570 mi
Last recorded160,570 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 PYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 160,570 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 160,570 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 160,217 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,867 miles

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Fail 14 Oct 2021 131,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,820 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 119,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,495 miles

wheel cap fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 8 Dec 2018 109,495 miles

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

wheel cap fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,110 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,440 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 75,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,736 miles

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge

osr brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,774 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,868 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,419 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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AX54 PYJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX54 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 PYJ registered?

AX54 PYJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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