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AJ55 APY

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,236 mi
Last recorded159,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 159,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 159,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,793 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,613 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,591 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slight lip

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,047 miles

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,422 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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AJ55 APY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ55 APY, 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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AJ55 APY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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