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AE05 YYR

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

EML on

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,283 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

EML on

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,597 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,954 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,362 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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AE05 YYR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE05 YYR, 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 AE05 YYR registered?

AE05 YYR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AE05 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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