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A3 YUT

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,907 mi
Last recorded184,907 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 184,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 175,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 174,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 174,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 170,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 146,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,729 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,275 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 126,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both/inners (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,714 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 YUT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

A3 YUT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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