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AK05 CYA

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,675 mi
Last recorded142,675 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,675 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 142,675 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,178 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,236 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,634 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 60,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,442 miles

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 5 Mar 2013 35,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,378 miles

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,358 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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AK05 CYA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 CYA registered?

AK05 CYA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AK05 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 CYA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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