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AJ55 RWF

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,964 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some damage apparent to n/s/f outer sill - this is seen to be the outer skin of the sill and does not affect the rigidity of the vehicles structure at this time - (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 104,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 104,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,631 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre, Wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre, Wearing on inner shoulder

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre, Wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre, Wearing on inner shoulder

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 May 2016 96,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,852 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 88,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,854 miles

rear tyre tread depths approaching minimum wear indicator markers

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,180 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 69,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,460 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 RWF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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