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AY05 XGH

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,490 mi
Last recorded201,490 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 201,490 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 201,490 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 193,814 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 193,814 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 183,490 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 183,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 173,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 173,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 163,770 miles

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))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 163,752 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,642 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,514 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,854 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,969 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 18 Jan 2016 64,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,826 miles

grease leaking very slightly from nsf cv boot but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,304 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BADLY WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION

Fail 30 Jun 2012 46,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BADLY WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION

Pass 7 May 2011 42,827 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,194 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 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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What year was AY05 XGH registered?

AY05 XGH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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