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AJ55 EWK

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,143 mi
Last recorded178,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 178,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,998 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 174,998 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/f hose bracket insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 159,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 159,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 151,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 151,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 125,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

traction control light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,523 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 79,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,313 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,446 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 EWK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ55 EWK, 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 EWK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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