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AJ05 KZM

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,752 mi
Last recorded173,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 173,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,448 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plates are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to wearbars

nearside windscreen has some light scratches

turbo intercooler pipe seeping past lower seal

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,292 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 80,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,018 miles

1) Rear inner brake pads close to weare limit.

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 KZM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ05 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

AJ05 KZM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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