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AJ55 EWL

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,318 mi
Last recorded153,318 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 153,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 139,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 132,109 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 120,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,382 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 104,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti skidd lamp on showing a fault

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,287 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,891 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,756 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 EWL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWL, 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 AJ55 EWL registered?

AJ55 EWL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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