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AO05 KZV

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,338 mi
Last recorded106,338 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 90,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 90,547 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,203 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,203 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,125 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,690 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 34,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,398 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,183 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 KZV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO05 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

AO05 KZV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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