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5 DFU

2019 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,974 mi
Last recorded68,974 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Audi A335,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 68,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 19,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,204 miles

All tyres slightly perished on edges

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 3 Apr 2025 15,204 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All tyres slightly perished on edges

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 9 Sep 2024 62,909 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 8,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 7,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 56,601 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perishing ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 5,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,894 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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5 DFU is a 2019 Audi A3 in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2019 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 35,774 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 5 DFU, 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 7 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 DFU registered?

5 DFU is a 2019 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2019.

Is 5 DFU safe to buy?

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