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AO05 CRF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,490 mi
Last recorded128,490 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,490 miles

water in bottom of n/s rear light lens

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 120,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,343 miles

n/s/r brake holding on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,666 miles

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

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,665 miles

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

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

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,848 miles

Drivers door lower trim loose.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,848 miles

Drivers door lower trim loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,401 miles

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

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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AO05 CRF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 CRF, 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 AO05 CRF registered?

AO05 CRF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AO05 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 CRF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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