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AJ55 VHG

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,145 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,379 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,798 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,027 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Window Tinted

Offside Front Window Tinted

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Window Tinted

Offside Front Window Tinted

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,041 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,141 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)

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 VHG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

AJ55 VHG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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