MOT Status
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201,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Components Have Age Related Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays Fitted
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both Wing Lower Sections (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing Both (7.1.2 (d))
Eml On
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays Fitted
Eml On
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small Crack (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension Components Have Age Related Surface Corrosion
Undertrays Fitted
Eml On
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small Crack (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension Components Have Age Related Surface Corrosion
Undertrays Fitted
Age Related Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe And Suspension components
Eml On
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays Fitted
Age Related Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe And Suspension components
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Eml On
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays Fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to offside outer sill
engine cover and under tray fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to offside outer sill
eml light on
engine cover and under tray fitted
Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on NSR wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front OSF Bumper damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on NSR wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front OSF Bumper damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake slightly binding
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)
grease leaking very slightly from nsf cv boot but preventing ingress of dirt
N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BADLY WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BADLY WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate cracked
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AY05 XGH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AY05 XGH, 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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AY05 XGH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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