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AF55 YOH

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,502 mi
Last recorded231,502 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 231,502 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 213,558 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades smearing

off side front disc back plate corroding at lower end

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2014 213,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both wiper blades smearing

off side front disc back plate corroding at lower end

Pass 23 Dec 2013 194,156 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

indicator stalk sometimes intermittent in operation.

rear brake discs wearing.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 194,156 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on.

indicator stalk sometimes intermittent in operation.

rear brake discs wearing.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 165,180 miles

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

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall.

offside front tyre cut inner sidewall.

rear brake discs wearing.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 165,180 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall.

offside front tyre cut inner sidewall.

rear brake discs wearing.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 149,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 149,281 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,694 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Nov 2009 107,687 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre wear low.

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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AF55 YOH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF55 YOH, 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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AF55 YOH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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