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AK05 DXR

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,284 mi
Last recorded166,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 166,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 159,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 151,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 146,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 137,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 129,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 119,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 111,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 101,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,879 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 31 Mar 2010 48,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,564 miles

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

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 DXR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

Is AK05 DXR safe to buy?

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