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AJ55 HZB

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,369 mi
Last recorded188,369 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 188,369 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 179,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn very badly on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 171,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 171,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 165,317 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 165,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 155,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 155,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,005 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 137,005 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 121,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,855 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 HZB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

AJ55 HZB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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