MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Covers and under trays.
Light scratches across windscreen.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to back box. (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Brake binding. (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Covers and under trays.
Light scratches across windscreen.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to back box. (7.1.2)
Various small chips and scratches across windscreen
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Various small chips and scratches across windscreen
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
front wipers slight smear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AY55 HZB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AY55 HZB, 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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AY55 HZB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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