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AJ05 ELY

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ELY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front , cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 116,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front , cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,185 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,654 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 87,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,369 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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AJ05 ELY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 ELY, 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 AJ05 ELY registered?

AJ05 ELY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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