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AY55 MKO

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Wing corrision

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,613 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 112,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,022 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,247 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi outer mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock bumper stop mounting corroded & fallen down

Offside Rear Shock bumper stop mounting corroded & fallen down

Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,247 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi outer mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock bumper stop mounting corroded & fallen down

Offside Rear Shock bumper stop mounting corroded & fallen down

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,531 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,531 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no. plate is slightly insecure.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,581 miles

rear no. plate is slightly insecure.

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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AY55 MKO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AY55 MKO, 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 AY55 MKO registered?

AY55 MKO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AY55 MKO safe to buy?

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