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AJ55 PHK

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,096 mi
Last recorded115,096 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,096 miles

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 24 Mar 2021 115,043 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 96,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,244 miles

Advise coolant top-up.

Advise nearside front inner arch liner slightly loose fitting.

Advise nearside rear parking brake caliper lever slightly forward away from rest.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to offside rear tyre,both rear tyres inside tyre wear.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,244 miles

Advise coolant top-up.

Advise nearside front inner arch liner slightly loose fitting.

Advise nearside rear parking brake caliper lever slightly forward away from rest.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to offside rear tyre,both rear tyres inside tyre wear.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,263 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,030 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,307 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 PHK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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