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AK05 GWZ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,993 mi
Last recorded145,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,993 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 142,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 131,233 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2016 124,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 119,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,277 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 55,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GWZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

AK05 GWZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AK05 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 GWZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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