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AO05 DZM

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,521 mi
Last recorded205,521 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 205,521 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 205,521 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 192,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 165,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,048 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,167 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,166 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,446 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,985 miles

slight oil leak from engine possably from when oil filter has been changed. suggest careful observation oil oil level

water leak from timing belt area possable water pump

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,334 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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AO05 DZM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DZM, 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 AO05 DZM registered?

AO05 DZM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AO05 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 DZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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