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AY05 PXF

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 PXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 113,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 113,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 108,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,051 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,993 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,523 miles

covers fitted in engine bay and under body.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,124 miles

nearside front brake discs back plate croded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,913 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,795 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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AY05 PXF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AY05 PXF, 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 AY05 PXF registered?

AY05 PXF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 PXF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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