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A3 PYY

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,200 mi
Last recorded173,200 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 173,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 163,058 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 162,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 155,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,640 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 75,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,970 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 PYY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

A3 PYY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is A3 PYY safe to buy?

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