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AJ55 RWE

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,517 mi
Last recorded132,517 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,517 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,305 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers missing, r/h has metal ring loose on shaft.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight chip in front windscreen, r/h/s

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,742 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody,rear subframe,front suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 108,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear brake binding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,335 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fuel filter support bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,927 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly around edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,965 miles

offside front brake pads 10mm

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 RWE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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