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A3 OYP

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on further look at ABS after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle suspension at rear floor underside

advice on slight blow at exhaust center exhaust pipe

advice on slight craking at n/s/f outer CV gator

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on further look at ABS after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle suspension at rear floor underside

advice on slight blow at exhaust center exhaust pipe

advice on slight craking at n/s/f outer CV gator

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,872 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 96,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section to middle section corroded not excessive (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust section joint slight leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust section joint slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,730 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,814 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,563 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,094 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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A3 OYP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A3 OYP, 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 A3 OYP registered?

A3 OYP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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