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AJ55 VHN

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,619 mi
Last recorded148,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 148,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 144,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 132,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 101,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,087 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VHN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

AJ55 VHN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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