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AO05 CVF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,790 mi
Last recorded151,790 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 151,790 miles

Slight play both front wishbone front bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2014 151,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play both front wishbone front bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,831 miles

lower arm rear bushes pershied

stone chips in front screen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,559 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 111,558 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO05 CVF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

AO05 CVF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AO05 CVF safe to buy?

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