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AK05 CYG

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 102,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,368 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED - COVERS DROPPED

ENGINE CAM CHAIN NOISY

EXHAUST CENTER BOX MINOR LEAK OF GASES

N/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED

N/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

O/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED - MARKED YELLOW

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED - COVERS DROPPED

ENGINE CAM CHAIN NOISY

EXHAUST CENTER BOX MINOR LEAK OF GASES

N/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED

N/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

O/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED - MARKED YELLOW

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,313 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Noise on engine

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 82,731 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Noise on engine

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,108 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,570 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,953 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,497 miles

Oil residue at sump area.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,550 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 CYG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CYG, 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 AK05 CYG registered?

AK05 CYG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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